Barry Kemp
Birth Name:
Barry Kemp
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Music department, Script department
Fast Facts
- His series "Newhart" as received two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series
- Attended the University of Iowa, and named the main character from his series "Coach" after the university's former football coach Hayden Fry
- He created the series "Newhart" on CBS, which lasted for eight seasons until its end in 1990
- In addition to working with TV, he has produced films such as "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" and "Patch Adams․"
Awards
- 1979WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy:Nominated
- 1980WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy:Nominated
- 1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated