Suzanne Martin
Suzanne Moore Martin is an American television producer and writer. She is best known for creating Hot in Cleveland (2010–15). Her writing and producing credits include Ellen, Frasier and The Soul Man.[1] She also created the television series Maybe It's Me and Hot Properties and Crowded.
Suzanne Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Suzanne Moore |
| Occupation | Television producer, writer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and career
Suzanne was raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island and graduated from Cumberland High School. Before pursuing a career in television, Martin was a vice president in the New York City office of Quinn, Brein & Block, a Los Angeles-based public relations concern, She later graduated from Barnard College. Her father, Robert R. Moore, was a claims supervisor for the American Mutual Insurance Company in Providence, Rhode Island, where her mother, Alice M. Moore, was the senior supervisor with the Rhode Island Department of Social Services.[2]
Her first foray in television was writing for the television series The Good Life. She went on to win two Emmy Awards as a part of a writing ensemble for Frasier.[3][4]
She is the creator of the award-winning show Hot in Cleveland. She serves as an executive producer and writer for the show.
Personal life
She married television producer and writer Jeff Martin in 1986. They have two daughters.[2]
Television credits
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Executive Producer | |||
| 1994 | The Good Life | Yes | No | Creator; producer, writer (3 episodes) |
| 1994–1995 | Ellen | Yes | Yes | Writer (5 episodes) |
| 1996–1998 | Frasier | Yes | Yes | Writer (8 episodes) |
| 1998 | Costello | No | No | Consulting producer |
| 2000 | Talk to Me | Yes | No | Creator |
| 2001–2002 | Maybe It's Me | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer (3 episodes) |
| 2003 | Spellbound | Yes | Yes | Writer (TV film) |
| 2005 | Hot Properties | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer (2 episodes) |
| 2005 | The Minister of Divine | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer (Unsold Fox pilot) |
| 2009 | Maneater | Yes | Yes | Writer (TV minseries) |
| 2010 | The Client List | Yes | No | Writer (TV film) |
| 2010–2015 | Hot in Cleveland | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer |
| 2012–2013 | The Client List | No | No | Creator |
| 2012–2016 | The Soul Man | Yes | Yes | Co-creator; writer |
| 2016 | Crowded | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer |
| 2017–2020 | Will & Grace | Yes | Yes | Writer |
| 2020 | Jefferies | Yes | Yes | Creator; writer[5] |
References
- It's 'Hot' on the CBS lot TV Land on (laugh) track with 'Cleveland' - Variety Posted: Fri., Jul. 16, 2010, 5:42pm PT
- SUZANNE MOORE IS WED TO JEFF MARTIN - The New York Times Published: February 16, 1986
- Awards for Suzanne Martin at Internet Movie Database
- Betty White’s ‘Hot in Cleveland’ Boss Suzanne Martin: We call her ‘the hammer’ - Blogtalkradio.com
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 23, 2020). "Jim Jefferies-Suzanne Martin Comedy, Justin Spitzer's 'American Auto' Get NBC Pilot Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2020.