Gary Dontzig

Gary Dontzig
Born(1946-03-18)March 18, 1946
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 23, 2026(2026-02-23) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationsTelevision producer, screenwriter, actor
Notable workMurphy Brown, Suddenly Susan, State of Grace, Becker, Hannah Montana
PartnerGary Campbell

Gary Dontzig (March 18, 1946 – February 23, 2026) was an American television producer, screenwriter and actor. He worked as a writer/producer for television programs including Murphy Brown, Suddenly Susan, Becker, and Hannah Montana. He and his writing partner, Steven Peterman, wrote for the second season of W.I.T.C.H., having been hired by their long-time friend and neighbor Greg Weisman.[citation needed]

Dontzig won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for three more in the categories Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series from 1991 to 1993. In addition to his television work, he wrote plays and taught at American University.

Dontzig was born in New York City on March 18, 1946. He died of an autoimmune syndrome at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 79.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Gary Dontzig, Emmy-Winning Writer and Producer on 'Murphy Brown,' Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. March 5, 2026. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Gary Dontzig". Television Academy. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Gary Dontzig, Writer and Producer on 'Murphy Brown,' Dies at 79". Variety. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Gary Dontzig Dies: 'Murphy Brown' Writer-Producer Who Won Three Emmys Was 79". Deadline. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.