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Paul Mazursky

  • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Birthday: April 25, 1930

An independent filmmaker and often onscreen performer frequently compared with fellow New Yorker Woody Allen, Paul Mazursky spent years in show business developing an acting career and a reputation as a writer before finally directing his own screenplays. After making his feature debut as an actor in Stanley Kubrick's "Fear and Desire" (1953), Mazursky went on to write for "The Danny Kaye Show" (CBS, 1963-67) while also penning the pilot episode for "The Monkees" (NBC, 1966-68). Though denied his feature direct…more

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Appeared in Jeff Garlin's feature directing debut, "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese with"

  • 2004

    Appeared in five episodes of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as Norm, one of Mel Brooks' associates

  • 2000

    Had a small part as 'Sunshine,' the poker dealer, on HBO's popular series "The Sopranos"

  • 1999

    Acted in TNT's "A Slight Case of Murder", a black comedy starring William H Macy and Adam Arkin

  • 1999 to 2002

    Played recurring role as Sela Ward's father on "Once and Again" (ABC)

Awards

  • 2010

    Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award: Career Achievement

  • 1989

    New York Film Critics Circle Award: Best Director

  • 1978

    Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award: Best Screenplay

  • 1978

    New York Film Critics Circle Award: Best Screenwriting

  • 1969

    National Society of Film Critics Award: Best Screenplay