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Michael Herman Elias (born September 20, 1940) is an American writer, film director and producer.
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Nov 7, 2021 · Michael Elias is a writer, producer and activist who co-created the '80s comedy sitcom "Head of the Class" and aided the Weather Underground. He also worked with Mel Brooks, Steve Martin and other artists who shared his left-wing views. Learn more about his life and career in this Salon.com article.
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 writer, actor, and director who has worked on movies, TV shows, and theater. He shares his life story, from his childhood in New York to his collaboration with Steve Martin and Carl Reiner, and his passion for St. John's College. Learn how he became a part of the Living Theatre, the Tonight Show, and the Catskill Sonata.
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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.
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.
Dec 31, 2019 · Director Carl Reiner and screenwriters Carl Gottlieb and Michael Elias reflect on the iconic Steve Martin comedy for its 40th anniversary.“Knowing Shit from Shinola": An Oral History of The...