Sam Weisman (born May 21, 1947) is an American film / television director, film producer and former actor. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a 1973 graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program[1] in Acting and Directing. He earned a BA in Music History from Yale University, where he was a member of the second longest running a cappella group in the nation, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus.
Sam Weisman | |
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| Born | May 21, 1947 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | BA (Music history), Yale, 1969 MFA (Acting / Directing), Brandeis University, 1973 |
| Alma mater | Yale University Brandeis University |
| Occupation(s) | Film / television director / producer, actor |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse(s) | Constance McCashin, 1978-present |
| Children | 2, with McCashin |
| Relatives | David Weisman (brother) |
Personal life
editHis brother was the film producer David Weisman.
Sam Weisman is married to former Knots Landing actress Constance McCashin, with whom he has two children: Marguerite Weisman, a book editor, and Daniel Weisman,[2] formerly a music manager, who managed Capital Cities, Wale and Mike Posner,[3] now in wealth management.[4]
Directorial / Producer credits
edit- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
- What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
- The Out-of-Towners (1999)
- George of the Jungle (1997)
- Bye Bye Love (1995)
- D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
- Mimi & Me (1991)
- The Art of Being Nick (1986)
- Taking It Home (1986)
References
edit- ^ Brandeis Magazine: "1970s" Sam Weisman, M.F.A. '73, is one of the executive producers of the NBC show "The Sing-Off," which pits a cappella groups against each other in a competition. The show has been popular with viewers and critics alike. "Often, these types of shows elude the critical evaluators, but this got a lot of attention," he told The Boston Globe.
- ^ New York Times: "Elizabeth Zuckerman and Daniel Weisman: Leaving Neverland" By Vincent M. Mallozzi February 3, 2017
- ^ AllianceBernstein. "Bernstein Private Wealth Management Hires Daniel Weisman As Vice President And Financial Advisor In Nashville". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- ^ "Dan Weisman". www.bernstein.com. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
External links
edit- Sam Weisman at IMDb
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