Tom Hertz

Birth Name:

Tom Hertz

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor, Director, Music department, Script department

Nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award in 1997 for "Dennis Miller Live․"
Worked as a computer programmer and a standup comedian prior to writing and producing
Worked as an insurance agent for a year in the mid 1980s
Quote: "(On what he watches) "I watch a lot of stuff out of curiosity, but the shows I actually watch as a viewer and as a fan are "Community," "30 Rock" and "Modern Family․""
Perhaps best known for the TV series "Rules of Engagement․"
Guided the transition of Charlie Sheen replacing Michael J․ Fox was forced to leave "Spin City․"
Not only the writer and executive producer for "Married to the Kellys," but is also the creator and the composer of the theme song

1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program:Winner
1997CableACE - Writing an Entertainment Special:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1997WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series:Nominated

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