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Gary Dontzig(1946-2026)

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
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Gary Dontzig was born on 18 March 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Murphy Brown (1988), State of Grace (2001) and Suddenly Susan (1996). He died on 23 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMarch 18, 1946
DiedFebruary 23, 2026(79)
BornMarch 18, 1946
DiedFebruary 23, 2026(79)
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  • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

Known for

Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
Murphy Brown
7.0
TV Series
  • Producer
State of Grace (2001)
State of Grace
8.6
TV Series
  • Producer
Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Eric Idle, Nestor Carbonell, Rob Estes, Kathy Griffin, Barbara Barrie, Currie Graham, and Sherri Shepherd in Suddenly Susan (1996)
Suddenly Susan
5.9
TV Series
  • Producer
Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
Becker
7.3
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer

  • Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
    Murphy Brown
    7.0
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • executive producer
    • supervising producer ...
    • 1989–2018
  • Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana (2006)
    Hannah Montana
    5.5
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2006
  • Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
    Becker
    7.3
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • co-producer
    • 2003–2004
  • State of Grace (2001)
    State of Grace
    8.6
    TV Series
    • consulting producer
    • 2001–2002
  • How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000)
    How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
    4.6
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Eric Idle, Nestor Carbonell, Rob Estes, Kathy Griffin, Barbara Barrie, Currie Graham, and Sherri Shepherd in Suddenly Susan (1996)
    Suddenly Susan
    5.9
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1996–1999
  • Mary McDonnell and Jean Smart in High Society (1995)
    High Society
    7.8
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1995

Writer

  • Julian Morris and Megan Park in A Royal Queens Christmas (2021)
    A Royal Queens Christmas
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • teleplay by
    • 2021
  • Brant Daugherty and Eloise Mumford in The Baker's Son (2021)
    The Baker's Son
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2021
  • Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
    Murphy Brown
    7.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay by
    • story by ...
    • 1989–2018
  • W.I.T.C.H. (2004)
    W.I.T.C.H.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana (2006)
    Hannah Montana
    5.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • teleplay
    • 2006
  • Ted Danson, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
    Becker
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2001–2004
  • State of Grace (2001)
    State of Grace
    8.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • story by
    • 2001–2002
  • Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Eric Idle, Nestor Carbonell, Rob Estes, Kathy Griffin, Barbara Barrie, Currie Graham, and Sherri Shepherd in Suddenly Susan (1996)
    Suddenly Susan
    5.9
    TV Series
    • developed by
    • written by
    • teleplay by ...
    • 1996–2000
  • How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000)
    How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
    4.6
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2000
  • Jasmine Guy, Sinbad, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Lou Myers, Cree Summer, and Glynn Turman in A Different World (1987)
    A Different World
    7.1
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1988
  • Rocky Road (1985)
    Rocky Road
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1986–1987
  • Sherman Hemsley in Amen (1986)
    Amen
    6.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Here to Stay (1986)
    Here to Stay
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • developed by
    • written by
    • 1986

Additional Crew

  • Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Eric Idle, Nestor Carbonell, Rob Estes, Kathy Griffin, Barbara Barrie, Currie Graham, and Sherri Shepherd in Suddenly Susan (1996)
    Suddenly Susan
    5.9
    TV Series
    • series developer
    • 1996–1999
  • Mary McDonnell and Jean Smart in High Society (1995)
    High Society
    7.8
    TV Series
    • executive consultant
    • 1996
  • Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown (1988)
    Murphy Brown
    7.0
    TV Series
    • executive story editor
    • 1988–1989
  • Mary-Kate Olsen, John Stamos, Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget, Jodie Sweetin, Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit, Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, and Scott Weinger in Full House (1987)
    Full House
    6.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1987
  • Rocky Road (1985)
    Rocky Road
    7.3
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1986–1987

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • J. Gary Dontzig
  • Born
    • March 18, 1946
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 23, 2026
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(brief illness)
  • Other works
    (May 19 to July 2, 1972) He acted in the musical, "Tricks," in The Arena Stage Theatre production at the Kreeger Theater in Washington D.C. with Jonathan Hadary, Christopher Murney, Richard Bauer, Carolyn Connors, Howard Witt, Max Wright, Stephen Keep, Leslie Cass, Adale O'Brien, Marsha Stewart, Sarah Chodoff and Connie O'Connell in the cast. Jerry Blatt was composer. Jon Jory wrote the book based on Moliere's play, "Scapin." Lonnie Burstein was lyricist. Paul Owen was set designer. Kurt Wilhelm was costume designer. Virginia Freeman was choreographer. Jon Jory was also director.

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