Ralph Farquhar facts for kids
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Ralph R. Farquhar
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| Born | September 19, 1951 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Education | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (BA) |
| Occupation | Film and television producer, writer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Melba Katzman Farquhar |
| Children | Regan Farquhar (son) |
| Relatives | Kurt Farquhar (brother) |
Ralph Farquhar is a talented American producer and writer for movies and TV shows. He was born on September 19, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. He has helped create many popular shows that you might have seen or heard about!
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Ralph Farquhar's Journey
Before becoming a TV and movie expert, Ralph Farquhar studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He then earned a degree in communications from the University of Illinois. This education helped him prepare for a successful career in entertainment.
Creating Hit TV Shows
Ralph Farquhar is famous for helping to create several popular TV shows called sitcoms. Sitcoms are funny shows about everyday life and families. Many of his shows are set in South Central, Los Angeles, California.
He was a co-creator of:
- South Central, a show on the Fox network.
- Moesha, a very popular show on UPN that starred the singer Brandy.
- The Parkers, which was a spin-off show from Moesha. It starred Countess Vaughn and Mo'Nique.
Writing and Producing Other Projects
Ralph Farquhar has also written for many other well-known TV shows, including:
He has also worked as an executive producer, which means he helped manage the entire production of a show. Some of these shows include:
- The Sinbad Show
- The Proud Family
- Real Husbands of Hollywood
In 1985, he wrote the movie Krush Groove, which starred the famous music group Run-DMC.
In 2020, Ralph Farquhar made a special deal with Disney. This means he will be working on many exciting new projects for Disney's different platforms.
Family Life
Ralph Farquhar has a family that is also involved in the entertainment world.
- His younger brother, Kurt Farquhar, is a composer. He writes music and theme songs for movies and TV shows, including some of Ralph's own productions.
- His son, Regan Farquhar, is a rapper and producer. He is well-known by his stage name, Busdriver.
