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Ralph Farquhar

Ralph Farquhar (born September 19, 1951) is an American film and television producer and writer, and playwright. He is the co-creator of three sitcoms set in South Central, Los Angeles, California:[1] the Fox sitcom South Central, and, with Sara Finney-Johnson and Vida Spears, the UPN sitcoms Moesha, starring Brandy,[2] and its spinoff The Parkers, starring Countess Vaughn and Mo'Nique.[2]

Ralph R. Farquhar
Born (1951-09-19) September 19, 1951 (age 72)
Occupation(s)Film and television producer, writer
Years active1981–present
SpouseMelba Katzman Farquhar
ChildrenRegan Farquhar (son)
RelativesKurt Farquhar (brother)

Farquhar first attended the United States Military Academy at West Point before receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Illinois.[3] His writing credits include Happy Days, Fame, and Married... with Children. He has also served as an executive producer on The Sinbad Show, The Proud Family, and Real Husbands of Hollywood, and was the screenwriter of the 1985 film Krush Groove, starring Run-DMC.[4]

More recently, he signed an overall deal with Disney.[5]

Personal life edit

His younger brother is Kurt Farquhar, a composer for film and television who has written themes and scores for several of the elder Farquhar's shows.[6] His son is rapper and producer Regan Farquhar, best known under the stage name Busdriver.

References edit

  1. ^ Huff, Dominique (July 19, 2018). "Ralph Farquhar: The Evolution of South Central on Prime Time TV". dominiquemag.com. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Braxton, Greg (December 2, 1999). "Co-Creator of TV Hit 'Moesha' Fired". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Schmitz, Amy (February 17, 2004). "Prestigious writer-producer to discuss race and media at third annual Newhouse event". SU News. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  4. ^ "Def Jam at 30: The Declarations of an Independent - 1984–1985". rmc.library.cornell.edu. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (December 15, 2020). "Bruce W. Smith & Ralph Farquhar Ink Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Venable, Malcolm (February 19, 2020). "From the Streets to the Studio: BMI Composer Kurt Farquhar Shares His Incredible Story". BMI.com. Retrieved August 22, 2020.

External links edit

  • Ralph Farquhar at IMDb

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