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Michael Herman Elias (born September 20, 1940) is an American writer, film director and producer.
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- 1965–present
- American
Nov 7, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Michael Elias, a political activist who aided the Weather Underground and co-created a school sitcom ahead of its time. From his childhood in the Catskills to his collaborations with Steve Martin and Mel Brooks, Elias was a comedian, a writer and a mini-revolutionary.
Michael Elias. Writer: The Jerk. Michael Elias was born and raised in upstate New York. He has worked in motion pictures, television and stage as an actor, writer, producer, and director in New York, Los Angeles and London. He was a member of The Living Theatre and acted in 'The Brig' by Kenneth Brown in New York and London.
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Mar 27, 2020 · Michael Elias (Class of 1962) is a prolific and versatile writer who has worked on movies, TV shows, theater, and novels. Learn how he started as an actor, joined the Living Theatre, and collaborated with Steve Martin, Carl Reiner, and others.
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Michael Elias. Writer: The Jerk. Michael Elias was born and raised in upstate New York. He has worked in motion pictures, television and stage as an actor, writer, producer, and director in New York, Los Angeles and London. He was a member of The Living Theatre and acted in 'The Brig' by Kenneth Brown in New York and London.
Dec 31, 2019 · Michael Elias was one of the writers who helped Steve Martin create his iconic character Navin R. Johnson in The Jerk. He shares his memories of working with Martin, Carl Reiner and Carl Gottlieb on the film's script.
Jul 7, 2020 · 'The Jerk' co-writer Michael Elias remembers how the film's director, Carl Reiner, who died June 29 at age 98, guided him on everything from TV, to film, food — and toupees.
