Sam Weisman
Sam Weisman (born April 21, 1947) is an American film / television director, film producer and former actor. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a 1973 graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program in Acting and Directing.
Sam Weisman
- Name
- Sam Weisman
- Born
- 21 May 1947
- Birthplace
- Binghamton, New York, U.S.
- Education
- BA (Music history), Yale, 1969 MFA (Acting / Directing), Brandeis University, 1973
- Occupation
- Film / television director / producer, actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Sam Weisman (born April 21, 1947) is an American film / television director, film producer and former actor. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a 1973 graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program in Acting and Directing.
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Sam Weisman (born 1947) is an American actor, director and film producer. The actor was born in Binghamton.
Sam Weisman studied at Brandeis University, Yale School of Music and Yale University. The actor worked in United States. Languages used include English.
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He earned a BA in Music History from Yale University, where he was a member of the second longest running a cappella group in the nation, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus.
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• Name — Sam Weisman • Born — 21 May 1947 • Birthplace — Binghamton, New York, U.S. • Education — BA (Music history), Yale, 1969 MFA (Acting / Directing), Brandeis University, 1973 • Alma Mater — Yale University Brandeis University • Occupation — Film / television director / producer, actor • Years Active — 1973–present • Children — 2 • Relatives — David Weisman (brother)
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Personal life
His brother was the film producer David Weisman. Sam Weisman is married to former Knots Landing actress Constance McCashin, with whom he has two children: Marguerite Weisman, a book editor, and Daniel Weisman, formerly a music manager, who managed Capital Cities, Wale and Mike Posner, now in wealth management.
Directorial / Producer credits
Directorial / Producer credits
• Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) • What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) • The Out-of-Towners (1999) • George of the Jungle (1997) • Bye Bye Love (1995) • D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) • Mimi & Me (1991) • The Art of Being Nick (1986) • Taking It Home (1986)
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- 1.Brandeis Magazine: "1970s" Sam Weisman, M.F.A. '73, is one of the executive producers of the NBC show "The Sing-Off," which pits a cappella groups against each other in a competition. The show has been popular with viewers and critics alike. "Often, these types of shows elude the critical evaluators, but this got a lot of attention," he told The Boston Globe.
- 2.New York Times: "Elizabeth Zuckerman and Daniel Weisman: Leaving Neverland" By Vincent M. Mallozzi February 3, 2017
- 3.AllianceBernstein. Bernstein Private Wealth Management Hires Daniel Weisman As Vice President And Financial Advisor In Nashville. www.prnewswire.com.
- 4.Dan Weisman. www.bernstein.com.
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