Barry Levinson

Biography

Born 04/06/1942

Barry Levinson entered the entertainment business as a comic writer and performer, forming a stand-up duo with actor Craig T. Nelson and, with Nelson and Rudy DeLuca, wrote for several TV programs like "The Tim Conway Show" (CBS, 1970) and "The John Byner Comedy Hour" (CBS, 1972). His work on "The...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1997, received CableACE Award for Dramatic Series
In 1993, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series
In 1991, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture

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Highlights

In 2008, Re-teamed with Robert De Niro for the Hollywood satirical comedy-drama "What Just Happened"
In 2006, Helmed the political comedy "Man of the Year" about a late-night political talk show host (Robin Williams) who decides to run for President
In 2004, Produced and directed "Envy," starring Ben Stiller and Jack Black

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Family & Companions

Irvin Levinson: father (Founding partner in Consumers Buying Association, a discount furniture and appliances company; was the model for Aidan Quinn's character in "Avalon" (1990); died in 1990 at age 73)
Sam Levinson: son (Born c. 1985; mother, Diana Levinson)

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