Joel Zwick

出生 : 1942-01-11, Brooklyn, New York, USA

略歴

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joel Zwick (born January 11, 1942) is an American film, television and theatre director. He is best known for his work on Perfect Strangers, Full House, Family Matters and well as directing the films My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Fat Albert. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was educated at Brooklyn College. He directed twenty-one pilots, all of which went on to have successful runs as weekly series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joel Zwick, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

参加作品

Tango Shalom
Producer
When a Tango dancer asks a Rabbi to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem—due to his Orthodox beliefs, he’s not allowed to touch her! But the prize money would save his school from bankruptcy, so they develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith, and the bonds of family and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time in this lighthearted fable.
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
Consulting Producer
Fleeing the anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia, capturing the rhythms of the Lower East Side, and eventually enchanting the entire world, Irving Berlin epitomized the American dream. Featuring some of Berlin’s most popular and enduring songs—from "God Bless America,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Blue Skies,” to "White Christmas” and beyond—Felder’s signature creation of character and musical performance weaves a narrative around Berlin’s 101 year lifespan, including his long and heartening relationship with his wife, battles against anti-Semitism and, of course, his storied music.
Fat Albert
Director
Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
Elvis Has Left the Building
Squashed Elvis
Harmony had an encounter early in life with the young Elvis, and can't seem to shake his influence. Now a Pink Lady selling cosmetics, she seems to inadvertently bring harm to any Elvis impersonators she encounters. After a bizarre car accident leaves a slew of them dead, Harmony goes on the run from the authorities, hooking up with a downtrodden ad exec who has Elvis troubles of his own.
Elvis Has Left the Building
Director
Harmony had an encounter early in life with the young Elvis, and can't seem to shake his influence. Now a Pink Lady selling cosmetics, she seems to inadvertently bring harm to any Elvis impersonators she encounters. After a bizarre car accident leaves a slew of them dead, Harmony goes on the run from the authorities, hooking up with a downtrodden ad exec who has Elvis troubles of his own.
マイ・ビッグ・ファット・ウェディング
Director
内気な性格と冴えない外見のせいで30歳になっても恋愛経験ゼロという、シカゴに住むギリシャ系アメリカ人のトゥーラ。ハンサムな男性にひと目惚れしたことをきっかけに自分磨きに目覚めていく。ニア・ヴァルダロス主演のラヴ・ストーリー。
Second Sight
Director
Wills is an ex-cop who pairs up with Bobby, a wacky psychic, to form the "Second Sight Detective Agency." Bobby's clairvoyant abilities come in handy during their investigations. When a nun recruits them for a case involving car theft, they suddenly find themselves dealing with the abduction of a prominent cardinal who has a chance of becoming the next pope. Bobby's psychic powers go haywire as they pursue the case.
Adventures in Babysitting
Director
After their trip into the big city in the movie Chris once again is asked to baby sit Brad, Sara and Daryl for the night when a simple trip to the store turns into a hostage situation. Chris and the kids have themselves yet another adventure.
Little Darlings
Producer
Two young girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.
Little Darlings
Director
Two young girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.
America 2100
Director
Two everyday schlubs are inadvertently frozen for 120 years, awakening to a wacky future run by a robot named MAX. Pilot episode for unproduced series.
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
Himself
A day-in-the-life documentary with Garry Marshall. Marshall was an executive producer for ABC and was responsible for such hit shows as Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days, and Mork and Mindy. This tape features several behind the scenes segments from these shows' productions. Marshall is also interviewed about the nature of television production and comedy.