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Irwin Lawrence "Paul" Mazursky (April 25, 1930 – June 30, 2014) was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his dramatic comedies that often dealt with modern social issues, he was nominated for five Academy Awards: three times for Best Original Screenplay, once for Best Adapted Screenplay, and once for Best Picture for An Unmarried Woman (1978). Other films written and directed by Mazursky include Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), Blume in Love (1973), Harry and Tonto (1974), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), and Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986).
He was born in to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jean (née Gerson), a piano player for dance classes, and David Mazursky, a laborer. Mazursky's grandfather was an immigrant from Ukraine. Mazursky graduated from Brooklyn College in 1951. He was an atheist.
Mazursky was married to Betsy (Purdy) Mazursky from 1953 until his death.
Mazursky began his film career as an actor in Stanley Kubrick's first feature, Fear and Desire (1953). Kubrick asked for verification of his name for the credits and at that point he decided on a first-name change to Paul. Two years later he appeared in a featured position as one of a classroom of teenagers with issues towards authority in The Blackboard Jungle (1955). His acting career continued for several decades, starting with parts in episodes of television series such as The Twilight Zone and The Rifleman.
Actors: Gerry Bruno (actor), Charles Bane (producer), Charles Bane (director), Greg Antley (actor), Rachael Small (actress), Stefani Johnson (actress), Andrew Hoelscher (actor), Andrew Hoelscher (actor), Andrew Hoelscher (actor), Zachary Stalling (actor), Matt Duncan (actor), Tommy Kennedy (actor), Zachary Stalling (actor), Cameron White (actor), Clint White (actor),
Plot: Kubrick's Casting Couch is a parody/homage to the films of director Stanley Kubrick. The film details Kubrick's attempt to cast, film, and screen his first feature, Fear and Desire. The cast of characters includes Kubrick himself, his first wife Toba, fledgling actor Paul Mazursky, and several 'characters' from Kubrick's later films.
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: George Hamilton (actor), Jim Haynie (actor), Scott Michael Campbell (actor), Sean Astin (actor), Al Gore (actor), Robin Gammell (actor), Michael Clarke Duncan (actor), Hart Bochner (actor), Kevin Cooney (actor), Don Cheadle (actor), William Baldwin (actor), Graham Beckel (actor), Warren Beatty (actor), James Keane (actor), Barry Shabaka Henley (actor),
Plot: A mix of hip-hop and politics, after putting a hit out on himself Senator Bulworth becomes a MCing politician akin to a west African griot who isn't afraid to say anything he wants and can offend anyone he wants.
Keywords: african-american, african-american-stereotype, assassination, assassination-attempt, california, campaign-finance, campaigning, candidate, cartoon-on-tv, character-name-in-titleThe legendary writer/director discusses the three films he made from 1986 - 1989, Down & Out In Beverly Hills, Moon Over Parador, and Enemies: A Love Story.
The legendary writer/director talk about his career and films, from his childhood to his early work as a comic, actor, and writer to his first feature, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. The discussion includes his performance in Stanley Kubrick's very first feature film, the little-seen Fear & Desire, Blackboard Jungle, and The Twilight Zone, writing gigs with Danny Kaye, working with Peter Sellers as a writer on the film I Love You, Alice B Toklas, and his work on the creation of The Monkees. (1930 - 1969)
My tribute to the filmmaking genius of Paul Mazursky. This video opened the Ventura Film Festival 2010! This is the final version, with the changes requested by Mr. Mazursky and the text that the festival included. For more information about the film festival, go to: VenturaFilmSociety.com.
Paul Mazursky talks about one of his classics, 'An Unmarried Woman' in a rare 1978 interview. Thanks to the Belgian television archive! The Writer Speaks: Paul Mazursky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mLiMRWZFvw / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6LxGFrL5So How Stanley Kubrick and Paul Mazursky Made Their First Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv5KPY5ep00 Roger Ebert: http://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/paul-mazursky-an-unmarried-woman 4-Star review http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/an-unmarried-woman-1978
In the most acclaimed performance of her career, Jill Clayburgh stars as Erica, a woman who has it all - until her husband walks out and she is forced to reevaluate her life in Paul Mazursky's comic, touching, and poignant drama of single life in the '70's. Also starring Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman, and Alan Bates.
From episode 3 of the new talk show "IT'S ALL CRAP", three famous Movie Directors, Mel Brooks, Paul Mazursky and Richard Donner (Superman, The Omen, Lethal Weapon) discuss show biz.
Actor/director Paul Mazursky shares his memories of working on Stanley Kubrick's first film, "Fear and Desire," at "An Academy Salute to Stanley Kubrick" with host Malcolm McDowell on November 7, 2012 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
In Memoriam -- Paul Mazursky In late 2009, Screenwriter Roger L. Simon and filmmaker Lionel Chetwynd sat down with legendary director Paul Mazursky to discuss Hollywood's penchant for stereotyped portrayals of Jews.
Paul Mazursky brings to live Isaac Bashevis Singer's novel about Holocaust survivors coping with love and memory in postwar New York. Starring Ron Silver, Anjelica Huston, Lena Olin, and Margaret Sophie Stein.
The legendary director talks about the two films he made (1982-1984(, The Tempest & Moscow on the Hudson.
The legendary writer/director discusses the six films he made in the decade from 1970 - 1980: Alex in Wonderland, Blume in Love, Harry & Tonto, Next Stop, Greenwich Village, An Unmarried Woman, and Willie & Phil.
The Legendary writer/director discusses his work in the last 20 years, including theatrical features Scenes from A Mall, The Pickle, and Faithful, the HBO film, Winchell, the Showtime film Coast To Coast, his documentary, Yippee!, and his work as an actor on shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also a sneak peek at his latest project, a Broadway show based on one of his films.
Famed American filmmaker Paul Mazursky talks about his life and work, in this video that was shown at the memorial event honoring him as an artist, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We love you, Paul.
"THROUGH A GLASS BRIGHTLY" - A Paul Mazursky Retrospective at the Skirball Cultural Center - Screening of BLUME IN LOVE (1973) followed by Q&A; with director Paul Mazursky and actor George Segal, moderated by Lorenzo DeStefano. April 3, 2012
Interview with Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Paul Mazursky. Hosted by Barry Primus. Produced by J.F. Lawton.
Recorded on January 6, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Interview with Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Paul Mazursky. Hosted by Barry Primus. Produced by J.F. Lawton.
Recorded on January 6, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Interview with Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Paul Mazursky. Hosted by Barry Primus. Produced by J.F. Lawton.
Recorded on January 6, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Recorded on January 6, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Recorded on January 6, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.
A short taste of a new interview show in which Filmmaker Paul Mazursky trades stories and humor with his famous and talented friends. In this piece he gets Mel Brooks to describe his relationship with Hitler.