Robert Rovner is an American television producer and writer, best known for his work on TV shows Crossing Jordan, Private Practice, Dallas, Bionic Woman, Summerland, American Dreams (NBC) and Supergirl.[1][2]
Robert Rovner | |
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 Rovner at the Supergirl Roundtable at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. | |
| Born | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer |
Career
editHe served as showrunner/executive producer and writer of Grey's Anatomy's 2007 spin-off series, Private Practice as well as the final season of Crossing Jordan. He was also an executive producer and writer on "Dallas" (TNT). He is currently Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer on Supergirl alongside Jessica Queller.[3]
Private Practice
editRovner joined the Private Practice writing staff in its second season. He is credited as the writer or co-writer of the following Private Practice episodes:
- "Tempting Faith" (2008)
- "Nothing to Fear" (2009)
- "Ex-Life" (2009)
- "Yours, Mine & Ours" (2009)
- "A Death in the Family" (2009)
- "Shotgun" (2010)
Personal life
editHe is married to Susan Rosner Rovner, who served as chairman of NBC Entertainment from 2020 to 2023.[4]
References
edit- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-04-12). "'Supergirl' Co-Showrunner Robert Rovner Inks Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Fowler, Nikki (2021-04-13). "Glitter Magazine | INTERVIEW: The CW's 'Supergirl' Showrunners Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner Chat All Things Power, Inclusivity, and Social Justice". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Megan Behnke (2021-03-30). "Supergirl Showrunners Talk 'Familiar Faces' Returning To Final Season, So What About Mon-El?". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Susan L. Rosner, Robert L. Rovner". The New York Times. 1997-07-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-10.