Gary Dontzig
Gary Dontzig | |
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| Born | March 18, 1946 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 2026 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Television producer, screenwriter, actor |
Gary Dontzig (March 18, 1946 – February 23, 2026) was an American television producer, screenwriter and actor. He worked as a writer/producer for television programs including Murphy Brown, Suddenly Susan and Becker. He and his writing partner, Steven Peterman, wrote for the second season of W.I.T.C.H., who were hired by their long time friend and neighbor Greg Weisman.
Dontzig won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for three more in the categories Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series from 1991 to 1993.[1]
Dontzig was born in New York City on March 18, 1946.[2][3] He died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 79.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Gary Dontzig". Television Academy. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Gary Dontzig, Writer and Producer on 'Murphy Brown,' Dies at 79". Variety. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ a b "Gary Dontzig Dies: 'Murphy Brown' Writer-Producer Who Won Three Emmys Was 79". Deadline. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
External links
- Gary Dontzig at IMDb