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Tom Anderson Biography

Birth Name:Tom Anderson

Profession Writer, Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Started out as a writer on the TV series "Newhart" in 1988
  • Best known as the creator and co-executive producer of "The Jeff Foxworthy Show․"
  • Was a writer and executive producer on the classic TV series "Cheers․"
  • Had a small role as a truck driver in the film "Street Gun" in 1996

Awards

  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Informational Special: nominated
  • 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated