Paul Mazursky

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 2014-12-12 Self – Filmmaker
Man Trouble 1992-07-17 Lee MacGreevy
Hey, Hey We’re The Monkees 1997-01-22 Self
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills 1989-06-03 Sidney
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice 1969-09-17 Man Screaming at the Institute (uncredited)
Love Affair 1994-10-21 Herb Stillman
Yippee: A Journey to Jewish Joy 2007-06-05 Himself
Vittorio D. 2009-09-17 Self
The Majestic 2001-12-21 Studio Executive (voice)
First Works 1989-10-10 Self
Touch 1997-02-14 Artie
Miami Rhapsody 1995-01-27 Vic
The Making of ‘The Producers’ 200