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Howard Deutch

Howard Roy Deutch (born September 14, 1950) is an American film and television director who worked with filmmaker John Hughes, directing two of Hughes's best-known screenplays, Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful. Since 2011, he has primarily directed television productions, including multiple episodes of Getting On and True Blood.

Howard Deutch

Born
1950. · New York City.
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
film producer, director and actor.
Fields
film direction, television direction and film production.
Education
Ohio State University and George W. Hewlett High School.
Languages
English.

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Howard Roy Deutch (born September 14, 1950) is an American film and television director who worked with filmmaker John Hughes, directing two of Hughes's best-known screenplays, Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful. Since 2011, he has primarily directed television productions, including multiple episodes of Getting On and True Blood.

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Howard Deutch (born 1950) is an American actor, director and film producer. The actor was born in New York City.

Howard Deutch studied at Ohio State University. The actor worked for Ohio State University. Howard Deutch is active in film direction, film production and television direction. Languages used include English.

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