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Jerry Belson
American film director and screenwriter (1938-2006) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 68
Jerry Belson was an American writer, director, and producer of Hollywood films for over 40 years. Collaborating with figures like Steve Allen and Garry Marshall, Belson gained recognition for his work on various television shows, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and his co-creation of the popular sitcom The Odd Couple.
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AlwaysFilm, Writer1988
For KeepsFilm, Producer1987
The Tracey Ullman ShowSeries, Writer, Creator
SurrenderFilm, 1987Director, Writer1982
Jekyll and Hyde... Together AgainFilm, Director, Writer1981
Modern RomanceFilm, Jerry1980
Smokey and the Bandit IIFilm, Writer1978
The EndFilm, Writer1977
Fun with Dick and JaneFilm, Writer
Semi-ToughFilm, 1977TV Director1976
Laverne & ShirleySeries1975
SmileFilm, Writer1974
RhodaSeries, Director1972
Evil Roy SladeFilm, Writer, Producer1970
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowSeries, Director
The Odd CoupleSeries, 1970Director, Producer
The GrasshopperFilm, 1970Writer, Producer1969
Love, American StyleSeries, Writer1968
How Sweet It Is!Film, Writer, Producer1966
Hey Landlord!Series, Creator1965
HankSeries, Creator1961
The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries, Writer
The Joey Bishop ShowSeries, 1961Writer1938Born8 July 1938People around Jerry
Jerry Paris Directed How Sweet It Is! and The Grasshopper
Michael Ritchie Produced Smile (1975)
Penny Marshall Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Sally Field Jerry directed Surrender (1987)- Hank Moonjean Produced The End and Smokey and the Bandit II
- Tino Insana Jerry produced For Keeps (1988)
Michael Ensign Jerry directed Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1983)
Walter Brooke Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)- Harvey Miller Also in Modern Romance and Student Bodies
Larry Hankin Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Luana Anders Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Michael Caine Jerry directed Surrender (1987)
Debbie Reynolds Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Burt Reynolds Jerry wrote The End (1980)
Jacqueline Bisset Jerry produced The Grasshopper (1970)
James Garner Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Molly Ringwald Jerry produced For Keeps (1988)
Jackie Cooper Jerry directed Surrender (1987)
Conchata Ferrell Jerry produced For Keeps (1988)
Erin Moran Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Heather Menzies Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
Kenneth Mars Jerry produced For Keeps (1988)
Christian Clemenson Jerry directed Surrender (1987)
Paul Lynde Jerry produced How Sweet It Is! (1970)
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Modern Romance 1981
Fun with Dick and Jane 1977
For Keeps 1988
Always 1989
Smokey and the Bandit II 1980
Filmography 16
38 credits on file
Television 10
Awards
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He demonstrated his versatility by venturing into film, co-writing screenplays and directing movies. Belson's impact on comedy and his ability to create enduring characters and relatable narratives left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
