Jim Geoghan
Jim Geoghan | |
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| Born | 1957 or 1948 (age 77–78) 1947 or 1948 (age 77–78) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York Institute of Technology |
| Occupations | Producer, screenwriter |
Jim Geoghan (/ˈɡeɪɡən/ GAY-gən;[1] born 1947 or 1948)[2] is an American television producer who co-created and executive produced Disney Channel's The Suite Life on Deck and the original The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.[3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and career
Born and raised in the Bronx,[8][2] Geoghan is the child of Irish Catholic parents.[8] After attending New York Institute of Technology.[9] Geoghan spent some time as a volunteer reader for the blind at the Lighthouse in Manhattan, an experience which would figure prominently in one of his plays, more than 20 years later.[8]
Personal life
Geoghan is married to actress Ruth Ann Poons,[10][11][12][13] known professionally as Annie Gagen.[14]
References
- ^ New York Institute of Technology (January 20, 2011). "Meet James Geoghan (B.F.A. '69)". YouTube. Retrieved November 19, 2025. "I'm Jim Geoghan, and I'm an N.Y.I.T. graduate."
- ^ a b Kissel, Howard (May 24, 1989). "From the ashes of one career, pearls for another". New York Daily News. p. 43. Retrieved November 12, 2025. "Geoghan grew up in a corner of the Bronx that has changed little in his 41 years."
- ^ "Out of the Darkness : Jim Geoghan's play, 'Light Sensitive,' illuminates lives stuck in ruts, and the issues of blindness". Los Angeles Times. 22 July 1994. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Jim Geoghan". TV.com. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Jim Geoghan". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Jim Geoghan". Television Academy. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "When Comedians Meet, It's Not All Laughs". The New York Times. 31 July 1994. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ a b c Kabaker, Marion E. (December 20, 1992). "Standup to playwright: Jim Geoghan's 'Triple Exposure' draws on days as a reader to the blind". Chicago Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved November 12, 2025. "A native of the Bronx, Geoghan (pronounced GAY-gun) headed for New York's Improv Comedy Club after graduating from college. [...] An Irish Catholic, he teamed up with Marc Fine, a Jewish comic. Some of the regulars at the Improv at the time (1972-73) were Richard Lewis, Elaine Boosler, David Brenner, Jimmie Walker and Jay Leno. During this period, Geoghan was spending g time as a volunteer reader for the blind at The Lighthouse in New York."
- ^ "Comedy threesome to entertain this week at The Brothers Three, formerly Abdul's". Great Falls Tribune. June 9, 1975. p. TV-10. Retrieved November 12, 2025. "Filling out the trio is Jim Geoghan of New York City. He, like the others, is a humorist and plays the guitar. His academic study centered at the New York School of Technology."
- ^ "Obituaries: Barbara Crowley". Poughkeepsie Journal. May 2, 2008. p. 4B. Retrieved November 19, 2025. "[T]he daughter of Edward and Ruth Miller Poons[,] Barbara was married to James G. Crowley [...] She is survived by [...] brothers, William (Corrine) Poons of Fishkill; Raymond (Madeline) Poons of San Diego, CA; a sister, Ruth (Jim) Geoghan of Los Angeles, CA;"
- ^ "SoCal Giving: 10-Year-Old Nature Lover Needs a New Outlook; Times Camp Fund ". The Los Angeles Times. June 22, 1999. p. E4. Retrieved November 19, 2025. "Dr. Gerald Benston ... 125; Phil & Louisa Arnold ... 125; Jim & Ruth Ann Geoghan ... 125"
- ^ McHarry, Charles (December 5, 1970). "On the Town". New York Daily News. p. 4B. Retrieved November 19, 2025. "Ruth Ann Poons said at Joe's Pier 52 that she's up for the title role in Broadway's 'Lolita.' Ruth Ann is 18 but can pass for 14."
- ^ Wilson, Earl (February 20, 1974) "Jack Benny: A Legend to the Taxmen, Too". The Plain Dealer. p. 5-H. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Gheoghan, Jim and Ann (April 28, 2020). "Objection to 45 Day Comment Period for DEIR ENV - 2018 - 2116 - EIR". Hollywood Cewnter Project. p.3. "Thank you for your attention, Jim and Ann Geoghan (Annie Gagen); 30 Year Whitley Heights Residents Former Hollywood Hills West NC & Whitley Heights Civic Association Board Members"
External links
- Jim Geoghan at IMDb