| Jeff McCracken | |
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McCraken in the film Waiting for the Light |
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| Born | September 12, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Janet Taylor McCracken |
Jeff McCracken (born September 12, 1952, Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer.
After studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City he began his acting career on Broadway and off-Broadway, including Circle Repertory Company where he originated roles in new works by Lanford Wilson and Beth Henley, as well as leading roles in feature films and television.[1]
As a director he has helmed over seventy episodes of television that include NYPD Blue, Boy Meets World, Dinosaurs and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.[2]
He co-produced the feature film Quiz Show that was directed by Robert Redford and which won the New York Film Critics Award for Best Picture as well as being nominated for an Academy Award. He was executive producer of the independent feature film One Cup of Coffee which won the Audience Award for Best Picture at the Sundance Film Festival before being distributed by Miramax Films as Pastime.
McCracken is currently an associate professor at Chapman University.[3]
McCracken married his wife Janet McCracken after six months of knowing her. Together they have three children, one is a yoga instructor, another is in the army, and the youngest is a student New York University.