John Rich

John Rich studied at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The recorded working language is English. Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Distinctions recorded are Primetime Emmy Award, Directors Guild of America Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.

• Name — John Rich • Born — 6 July 1925 • Birthplace — Rockaway Beach, New York, U.S. • Education — University of Michigan • Died — 29 January 2012 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Television/Film director, producer • Children — 3 • Years Active — 1951–2009

Rich served as a navigator in United States Army Air Forces during World War II but did not go overseas. He was awarded both the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He then studied at the University of Michigan, earning both a B.A. and an M.A. degree in English.

He directed episodes of The Rifleman, Colonel Humphrey Flack, I Married Joan, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Hogan's Heroes, Something So Right, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Where's Raymond?, Mister Ed, The Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times, Barney Miller, Newhart, Benson, The Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island, and an episode of the anthology series New Comedy Showcase. His feature film credits include Wives and Lovers, Boeing Boeing, The New Interns, Roustabout and Easy Come, Easy Go (the latter two starring Elvis Presley). He also participated in the live telecast of the opening-day ceremonies of Disneyland in 1955. He won an Emmy for The Dick Van Dyke Show, two Emmys for All in the Family, and two Golden Globes and an N.A.A.C.P. Image Award for All in the Family. In the 1980s, Rich and Henry Winkler formed a production company called Henry Winkler/John Rich Productions and together they produced MacGyver for Paramount Television.

Rich died on January 29, 2012.

John Rich is recorded as film producer, actor, screenwriter, television producer and director.