Marshall Coben, born in 1970, is an American television producer and former CBS Studios executive who has built a respected behind-the-scenes career spanning almost 40 years, all whilst his wife, British actress Jane Leeves, achieved international fame as Daphne Moon on Frasier.
Biography
Marshall Coben was born in 1970 in the United States, making him 55 years old as of 2025. He holds American citizenship and belongs to the white American ethnic classification, though his ancestry is mixed. Details about his parents, siblings, and early childhood remain private.
His educational background hasn’t been publicly confirmed either. However, given his successful career in television production and executive roles, it’s reasonable to assume he’s well-educated.
Physically, Marshall stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (175 centimetres) and weighs around 154 to 176 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes, maintaining good physical condition even as he approaches his mid-fifties.
Career
Marshall’s entertainment career began modestly in the late 1980s as a post-production assistant on “Father Dowling Mysteries,” a crime drama mystery series that aired from 1989 to 1991. This early production work on the Fred Silverman Company series provided him with foundational experience.
He eventually secured a long-term position at CBS Studios, where he worked on the development and oversight of multiple network offerings during a transformative period for television.
In 2013, he emerged briefly as an interviewee in “The Signal Hill Speed Run,” a 90-minute documentary about the world’s first skateboard race in Signal Hill, California. The film marked his most visible public appearance in years. One year later, he served as producer on “Simpler Times” (2014), a 33-minute short film starring legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara in their final on-screen pairing. The film earned an impressive 8.2 out of 10 on IMDb and screened at multiple festivals.
Since 2014, Marshall has further reduced his industry footprint. As of 2025, he’s stepped back from full-time television production and now works as a consultant for emerging production companies.
Personal Life
Marshall’s love story with Jane Leeves began at a Paramount Christmas party in 1995, when Jane was rising to fame as the quirky physical therapist Daphne Moon on Frasier. Jane has described being “smitten immediately” by Marshall’s “fabulous smile” during that first encounter. Their first date at Pinot Hollywood restaurant in Los Angeles led to a swift courtship.
On December 21, 1996, they married in an intimate ceremony at a small village church on a hilltop in East Grinstead, Sussex, England, where Jane’s parents lived. With only 35 to 36 guests, the old English ceremony featured vintage cars arranged by Jane’s mother and a traditional chimney sweep with a cat who kissed Jane for luck. The reception, held at a converted 14th-century mill, included a memorable performance by Frasier co-star David Hyde Pierce, who joined Jane in singing “An Old-Fashioned Wedding” from Annie Get Your Gun.
As of November 2025, Marshall and Jane have been married for nearly 29 years, approaching their 30th anniversary in December 2026.
Children and Family Life
The couple has two children. Isabella Kathryn Coben was born on January 9, 2001, weighing 9 pounds, 12 ounces. That detail was actually immortalised in Frasier history when Peri Gilpin’s character, Roz, mentioned that Daphne had lost exactly “9 lbs and 12 ounces” at a spa, referencing Isabella’s actual birth weight. Peri Gilpin, Jane’s Frasier co-star and real-life best friend, was present in the delivery room and became Isabella’s godmother.
Now 24 years old (turning 25 in January 2026), Isabella has followed her mother into entertainment, building a career under the professional name Isabella Coben. She’s appeared in major television series, including Modern Family and Young Sheldon, where she played Nell Cavanaugh. Isabella studied screenwriting at UCLA and acting at a Hollywood studio, and goes by the nickname “Bizzy”.
Finn William Leeves Coben was born on December 19, 2003 and is currently 21 years old (turning 22 in December 2025). Finn’s godfathers are David Hyde Pierce and the late John Mahoney, both of whom were Frasier co-stars. Unlike his sister, Finn has remained largely out of the public eye, and the family has successfully protected his privacy to ensure a normal upbringing.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Coben family’s life is their relationship with Peri Gilpin. The connection goes far beyond a typical Hollywood friendship. Jane and Peri bought houses next to each other in Los Angeles specifically to stay close whilst raising their families. This chosen family arrangement created a unique support network. Peri is Isabella’s godmother, whilst Jane is godmother to Peri’s daughter Stella. The bonds proved profound during difficult times, with Jane and the cast constantly supporting Peri when her mother battled terminal cancer in 1997.
The couple resides in Los Angeles, California, with their primary residence in Malibu. Their 1998 purchase of a Malibu Colony home for $875,000 is now worth at least $10 million.
