Tracy Newman

Tracy Newman
Tracy Newman at the premiere of Charlotte's Shorts at The Groundlings, 2014
Born (1942-12-12) December 12, 1942 (age 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Writer
  • director
  • producer
  • comedian
  • singer-songwriter
ChildrenCharlotte Dean
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award
Peabody Award

Tracy Ann Newman (born December 12, 1942) is an American television producer, writer, comedian and musician. Newman is a founding member of the improvisational theater troupe The Groundlings (as is her sister, Laraine Newman). She was co-creator and executive producer of the sitcom According to Jim (2001–2009). She is also a singer - songwriter, as well as an early member of The New Christy Minstrels[1] and lead singer of Tracy Newman and The Reinforcements. She is the mother of artist/writer Charlotte Dean, with whom she co-directs the live comedy show Charlotte's Shorts.[2]

  1. ^ "Interview: Guitar Girl Magazine".
  2. ^ "Live From Hillel—It's Laraine! | Arts | Jewish Journal". Archived from the original on 2010-03-12.