Rob Thompson (director)

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Years active1975–present

Rob Thompson is an American television director, producer and screenwriter.

As a director, his most notable credits include L.A. Law , The Wonder Years , Doogie Howser, M.D. , Dream On , Ed , The Chris Isaak Show , Monk and Northern Exposure . He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work in the latter series as a part of the producing and writing team in 1992. [1]

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References

  1. "Primetime Emmy Awards and Nominations for Rob Thompson". Primetime Emmy® Award Database. Retrieved January 4, 2012.