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Marta Kauffman
Born
Marta Fran Kauffman

(1956-09-21) September 21, 1956 (age 68)
Alma mater Brandeis University
Occupation TV producer, writer
Known for Co-creator of Friends
Spouse(s)
Michael Skloff
(m. 1984)
Children 3

Marta Kauffman was born on September 21, 1956. She is a talented American writer and producer for television. Marta is most famous for helping to create the super popular TV show Friends. She worked on Friends with her good friend, David Crane. They were also the main producers for the show.

Marta Kauffman also helped create other TV shows like Dream On for HBO. Later, she co-created the Netflix series Grace and Frankie. This show was also very popular and ran for many years.

Marta's Early Life and School

Marta Kauffman grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She went to Marple Newtown High School. There, she loved acting and even directed a school play.

After high school, Marta studied theater at Brandeis University. She earned her degree in 1978. She also learned more about acting in New York City. Later, she moved to Los Angeles to work in television.

Marta's Amazing Career

Marta Kauffman has had a very successful career in television. She started her own production company called Okay Goodnight. She worked with partners Robbie Rowe Tollin and Hannah KS Canter.

In 2020, her company signed a deal with Fox 21 Television Studios. This deal meant they would create new shows together. One of their first projects was adapting a book called The Dreamers.

Marta's Family Life

Marta Kauffman is married to Michael Skloff. He is a musician who wrote the famous theme song for Friends. They live in Los Angeles and have three children together.

Marta's TV Shows and Movies

Marta Kauffman has worked on many different TV shows and movies. She has been a writer, creator, and executive producer. This means she helps make big decisions about the shows.

Here are some of the projects she has worked on:

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Everything's Relative Writer 1 episode
1990–1996 Dream On Creator, writer, producer TV series
1991 Sunday Dinner Writer 1 episode
1992–1993 The Powers That Be Creator, writer TV series
1993 Family Album Co-creator, writer, executive producer TV series
1994 Couples Writer, associate producer TV movie
1994–2004 Friends Creator, writer, executive producer Very popular TV series
1997–2000 Veronica's Closet Creator, writer, executive producer TV series
1998–2000 Jesse Executive producer TV series
2005–2006 Related Executive producer, writer TV series
2007 Gifted Executive producer TV movie special
2008 Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh Executive producer Documentary
2010–2015 Independent Lenses Executive producer TV series documentary
2011 Five Creator, executive producer TV movie
2012 Hava Nagila: The Movie Producer Documentary
2012 Georgia Writer, director TV series
2013 Call Me Crazy: A Five Film Creator, executive producer
2014 Mimi and Dona Executive producer Documentary
2015–2022 Grace and Frankie Co-creator, writer, executive producer, director TV series
2018 Seeing Allred Producer Documentary
2018 Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. Producer Musical
2021 Friends: The Reunion Producer TV movie special

Awards and Recognitions

Marta Kauffman has won many awards for her work in television. She is recognized for creating funny and popular shows.

Here are some of her awards:

Year Award Category Result
2002 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) Winner
2003, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) Nominee
1993 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) Nominee
1994, 1993, 1991 CableACE Award Comedy Series Nominee
1993 CableACE Award Writing a Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) Winner
1992 CableACE Award Comedy Series – Dream On (TV Series) Winner
2004 Gold Derby Awards – TV Award Episode of the Year – Friends (TV Series) Nominee
2002 Online Film & Television Association – Television Award Best Writing in a Comedy Series – Friends (TV Series) Winner
2020 PGA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in Television Winner
2004 TV Quick Awards, UK Best Comedy Show – Friends (TV Series) Winner
2012 Women's Image Network Awards Outstanding Show Produced by a Woman – Five (Movie) Winner

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