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Jerry Gordon Zucker (born March 11, 1950) is an American film producer, director, and writer known for his role in directing comedy spoof films such as Airplane! and Top Secret!, and the Best Picture-nominated supernatural drama film Ghost.
Jerry Zucker was born on 11 March 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Airplane! (1980), Ghost (1990) and Top Secret! (1984). He has been married to Janet Zucker since May 1987. They have two children.
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Jerry Zucker (August 24, 1949 – April 12, 2008) was an Israeli-born American businessman, investor, and philanthropist.
Zucker, who is best known for his comedy features, believes a director must understand the differences in directing parody or slapstick and directing other forms of comedy. With a career spanning more than 30 years, Jerry Zucker has worked with a variety of actors from Leslie Nielsen and Lloyd Bridges to Danny DeVito and Bette Midler.
Jul 22, 2020 · The director of Airplane! and Top Secret! talks about his transition to a more serious movie, his friendship with screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, and the legacy of Ghost. He also reveals why he didn't want to do another comedy after Ruthless People.
Oct 2, 2023 · A new book about the 1980's film "Airplane!" from David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker, the writing and directing team responsible for one of the most transformative film comedies in...
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Jerry Zucker is a director and producer of comedy films, best known for Airplane!, Ghost, and The Naked Gun. See his filmography, ratings, reviews, and biography on Rotten Tomatoes.
