Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts (born January 19, 1961) is an American producer, screenwriter, playwrighter, actor and comedian, best known for creating the American sitcom Mike & Molly. Mark has began as a stand-up in Chicago, and was soon spotted by a casting director who helped him land work in commercials. Sitcom work soon followed, including a series regular gig on the Tea Leoni series "The Naked Truth", before Roberts chose to pursue writing, his true passion. His 2000 play "Couples Counseling Killed Katie", starring Roberts and Jessica Tuck, caught the eye of producer Chuck Lorre, who went on to hire him as a writer and producer on "Two and a Half Men". Roberts would then go on to create "Mike and Molly", which won an Emmy for star Melissa McCarthy.

Works

The Green Knight

A short story about King Arthur's nephew and the youngest of his knights. Adapted from the 14th century Arthurian poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Release Date: 2022-04-25

Character: Bronwyn's dad

Vote Count: 1

Mike & Molly

A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

Release Date: 2010-09-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 69

Vote Count: 239

The Big Bang Theory

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.

Release Date: 2007-09-24

Department: Production

Job: Executive Consultant

Episode Count: 63

Vote Count: 11521

Two and a Half Men

A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.

Release Date: 2003-09-22

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Mr. Malinkovich

Episode Count: 203

Vote Count: 3325

Bulletproof

An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

Release Date: 1996-09-06

Character: Charles

Vote Count: 585

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 1995 to 1996, and on NBC from 1996 to 1998. The series stars Téa Leoni and co-starred Holland Taylor. The show took place at the office of a tabloid news publication.

Release Date: 1995-09-13

Character: Dave Fontaine

Episode Count: 55

Vote Count: 16

Friends

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

Release Date: 1994-09-22

Character: Director

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 8222

Intersection

During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?

Release Date: 1994-01-21

Character: John Graham

Vote Count: 163

The John Larroquette Show

The John Larroquette Show is an American television sitcom .The show was a vehicle for John Larroquette following his run as Dan Fielding on Night Court. The series takes place in a seedy bus terminal in St. Louis, Missouri and originally focused on the somewhat broken people who worked the night shift, and in particular, the lead character's battle with alcoholism.

Release Date: 1993-09-02

Character: Gary

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 15

High Strung

Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up one morning, and, since pretty much everyone and everything annoys him, begins another day of complaining to himself. However, the day proves to be much different than normal when Thane begins to recieve strange phone calls, letters, and voices in his head, all indicating that something will happen at 8 o'clock. As the day goes on, Thane rants and raves about the things that annoy him, as the clock slowly ticks closer and closer to his destiny

Release Date: 1992-01-08

Character: Limo Driver

Vote Count: 38

For the Boys

On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.

Release Date: 1991-11-22

Character: Vice Admiral, Japan

Vote Count: 75

Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time

Mark Singer returns as Dar, the warrior who can talk to the beasts. Dar is forced to travel to earth to stop his evil brother from stealing an atomic bomb, and turning their native land from a desert into... well... a desert! Written by Jim Palin

Release Date: 1991-06-08

Character: Herbert Trent

Vote Count: 68

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.

Release Date: 1990-09-10

Character: Mr. Spiegel

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2286

Next of Kin

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Release Date: 1989-10-20

Character: Furniture Mover

Vote Count: 235