Biography
Along with his directing partners Jim Abraham and brother David Zucker, Jerry Zucker all but revolutionized comedy in the 1980s, starting with arguably the most famous cinematic parody, "Airplane!" (1980). Prior to that surprising commercial success, Zuckers and Abraham wrote the cult classic, "Kentucky Fried Move" (1977), an uproarious comedy of unconnected sketches that skewered kung-fu movies, exploitation films and public service …
Career Milestones
2001 | Returned to directing with the frenetic comedy "Rat Race"; also produced |
1997 | Served a producer on the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" |
1995 | Directed and produced "First Knight", a retelling of the Camelot myth |
1991 | Executive produced the sequel "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear" |
1990 | Solo directing debut, "Ghost" |
1980 | First film as co-director and producer (co-executive), "Airplane!" (Also co-writer) |
1977 | First film as co-writer and actor, "Kentucky Fried Movie" |
1969 | With brother David and friend Jim Abrahams, formed the Kentucky Fried Theatre in Madison |
Awards
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in My Best Friend's Wedding |
1982 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Comedy Series in Police Squad! |
1980 | BAFTA Award for Screenplay in Airplane! |