Biography
Jerry Belson (July 8, 1938 – October 10, 2006) 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. 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.
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Filmography
all 30
Movies 19
Writer 16
TV Shows 11
Director 5
Producer 3
Screenplay 1
Creator 1
Writer
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Movie
5.53
Writer / Producer
Tracey Takes On... (1996)
TV
Executive Producer
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show (1990)
Movie
Writer
Always (1989)
Movie
7.33
Producer
For Keeps (1988)
Movie
Yuri V.O.
The Couch Trip (1988)
Movie
Director
Surrender (1987)
Movie
Writer
The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
TV
6
Director
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982)
Movie
The Breather
Student Bodies (1981)
Movie
Jerry
Modern Romance (1981)
Movie
Screenplay
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
Movie
5.34
Writer
The End (1978)
Movie
Writer
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Movie
6.02
TV Director
Semi-Tough (1977)
Movie
Writer
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
Movie
Laverne & Shirley (1976)
TV
5
Writer
Smile (1975)
Movie
Director
Rhoda (1974)
TV
Writer
Evil Roy Slade (1972)
Movie
Writer
The Odd Couple (1970)
TV
6
Director
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
TV
6.67
Writer
The Grasshopper (1970)
Movie
Writer
Love, American Style (1969)
TV
Writer
How Sweet It Is! (1968)
Movie
Writer
Hey Landlord! (1966)
TV
Creator
Hank (1965)
TV
Writer
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
TV
5.8
Writer
The Joey Bishop Show (1961)
TV
Writer
I Can't Carry This Anymore
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.46
Based on 515 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1970
1977
1977
2005
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1938-07-08
Deathday2006-10-10 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceEl Centro, United States of America
ChildrenKristine Belson
SiblingsMonica Johnson
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJerome Leon Belson, Richard Brando, Tawisaki Kwi
AwardsEmmy Award
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