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Peter Sussman Is Reportedly Bethenny Frankel's 1st Husband & a Successful Producer

Titi Dokubo
Mar 13, 2023
02:15 A.M.

Peter Sussman's impressive professional accomplishments and contributions to television have earned him an excellent reputation. However, many also know him as Bethenny Frankel's first husband.

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Peter Sussman is a multi-talented personality who has significantly contributed to the entertainment industry. Though he has worked tirelessly over the years to build a successful career, he gained even more attention when it was revealed that he had been secretly married to reality TV star Bethenny Frankel in the past.

While his marriage to Frankel may have initially brought him into the public eye, it is essential to note that his exceptional talents and abilities have enabled him to work on numerous successful productions. His impressive portfolio of work continues to impress audiences and industry insiders alike.

Peter Sussman at the screening of "The Matthew Shepard Story" on March 12, 2002, in Beverly Hills | Source: Getty Images

Peter Sussman at the screening of "The Matthew Shepard Story" on March 12, 2002, in Beverly Hills | Source: Getty Images

Peter Sussman Was Also an Actor in Addition to Being a Producer

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Sussman's diverse career in the entertainment industry extends beyond producing, as he has also dabbled in acting. While he is primarily known as a successful producer, he has also demonstrated his acting skills.

Although acting was not his focus, he still left an impression in his brief stint in front of the camera. In 2010, he appeared in two episodes of "How to Make It in America" alongside Lake Bell, Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Kid Cudi, and others.

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While his acting career was relatively short-lived, his contributions to the industry as a producer have been much more significant. His ability to bring compelling stories to the screen and his eye for talent has helped to shape the landscape of television and film.

Among his most notable accomplishments was his instrumental role in bringing the hit television show "CSI" to the screens. The show featured George Eads, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, and more.

In 2001, Sussman served as the president of Alliance Atlantis Entertainment, a Toronto-based media company that played a critical role in the production and distribution of the show.

Peter Sussman at the screening of "The Matthew Shepard Story" on March 12, 2002, in Beverly Hills | Source: Getty Images

Peter Sussman at the screening of "The Matthew Shepard Story" on March 12, 2002, in Beverly Hills | Source: Getty Images

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Peter Sussman's Marriage to Bethenny Frankel Came to Light More than a Decade after Their Split

Sussman's life, especially his love life, isn't always at the center of the spotlight. However, his love life made headlines over a decade after his split from his reality TV personality wife.

He and Bethenny Frankel had been married for a short period before splitting. In 2010, she revealed he had been her best friend for five years. He wanted more from their relationship and dated the actress for two years before marrying in 1996.

He married her in front of 150 of their family and friends at The Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles. When they married, they were both relatively unknown in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, their union ended within one year.

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Peter Sussman Is Still in the Media Industry and Co-founded His Own Company

Years after the news of his silent marriage and separation from his ex-wife came out, Sussman is still as busy as ever. He has co-founded a company in addition to being its executive chairman.

He has also served as the executive chairman and director of Kew Media Group Inc. Under his and his partner's management, they bought several content-controlled companies in 2017, shortly after launching an initial IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Peter Sussman at the fourth season premiere screening of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on September 15, 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Peter Sussman at the fourth season premiere screening of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on September 15, 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Sussman and his partner saw it as an opportunity for growth in their business. Based on their revenue projections, they would be one of global television's most important production and distribution companies.

Aside from his career, it's unclear whether he remarried. Aside from his relationship with Frankel, he has kept his personal life out of the public eye. He has not been known to share much about his life or relationships in interviews or on social media.

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