He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the latter series, as a part of the producing and writing team.
He has collaborated with fellow producer and writer David M. Israel on the series 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, The Tracy Morgan Show and Brothers.
As an actor, O'Doherty has had small roles in the television series Married... with Children, That '70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life, and Kickin' It, as well as appearing in the films Megaville (1990) and Basket Case 3: The Progeny (1992).
Prior to acting, O'Doherty started his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian.
[2] He also worked as an audience warm-up man for numerous TV sitcoms...including Unhappily Ever After, Suddenly Susan and Married...With Children.