Paul Mazursky was an American actor and writer who is best known for An Unmarried Woman, Harry and Tonto, and Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. He was born on April 25, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York City, and passed away on June 30, 2014, in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Mazursky was married to Betsy Mazursky from March 12, 1953, until his death. They had two children together. Throughout his life, he was known to be close friends with fellow filmmaker Mel Brooks.
Career Highlights
Mazursky was not only an actor but also a significant director and writer. He co-created the popular TV show The Monkees in 1965. He directed several performances that earned Oscar nominations, with Art Carney winning an award for his role in Harry and Tonto. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Writers Guild of America in 2014.
Death and Legacy
Paul Mazursky died on June 30, 2014, due to pulmonary cardiac arrest. His contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his unique storytelling and character development. He served on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 2006 to 2014, further cementing his legacy in Hollywood.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
History of the World: Part I
1981-06-12
Roman Officer – The Roman Empire
Fear and Desire
1953-03-31
Sidney
Into the Night
1985-02-22
Bud Herman
Carlito’s Way
1993-11-10
Judge Feinstein
Moscow on the Hudson
1984-04-06
Dave
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
1976-02-04
Casting Director (uncredited)
Antz
1998-10-02
Psychologist (voice)
2 Days in the Valley
1996-09-11
Teddy Peppers
Blackboard Jungle
1955-03-25
Emmanuel Stoker
Punchline
1988-10-07
Arnold
A Slight Case of Murder
1999-09-19
John Brant
An Unmarried Woman
1978-05-24
Hal
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998-08-28
Morris Levy
Faithful
1996-04-03
Dr. Susskind
Scenes from a Mall
1991-02-22
Doctor Hans Clava
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
1979-09-28
Norman Barrie
大腕
2001-12-21
Studio boss
Blume in Love
1973-06-17
Hellman
Enemies, a Love Story
1989-12-13
Leon Tortshiner
Deathwatch
1966-03-02
Maurice
The Other Side of the Wind
2018-11-02
Paul Mazursky
Weapons of Mass Distraction
1997-11-10
Dr. Jonathon Cummings
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
2017-11-12
Self
Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties
2001-09-04
Self
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011-05-25
Musician Bunny (voice)
Do It for Uncle Manny
2002-03-06
Famous Movie Director
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
2001-05-02
Self
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
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