Matthew Jacobs
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Matthew Jacobs (born July 1, 1956) is a British writer and producer. He is known best for his extensive career writing for television shows like Doctor Who and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
Jacobs worked as one of the many writers for George Lucas's The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. His episodes included "Passion for Life," "The Perils of Cupid," "Travels with Father," "Spring Break Adventure," "Attack of the Hawkmen" and "Hollywood Follies."
Jacobs is perhaps best remembered for writing and co-producing the 1996 Doctor Who television movie which featured Paul McGann as the Doctor and Eric Roberts as the Master. Jacobs was responsible for writing the first canonical Doctor Who story since Survival (1989). Jacobs' father, the actor Anthony Jacobs, had appeared in Doctor Who in 1966, and took his son to visit the set one day during production.
Jacobs has also written several screen plays. His film credits include Lassie and The Emperor's New Groove.
Aside from his work in television and film, Jacobs has worked on other projects in the entertainment industry. He has written for the video games Outlaws and Star Wars: Starfighter.
