Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick
Born (1942-01-11) January 11, 1942
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Film director, television director, theatre director
Years active 1977–present
Children Hillary

Joel Zwick (born January 11, 1942) is an American film director,[1] television director, and theater director. He is best known for his work on the television series Perfect Strangers, Full House, and Family Matters, and as well as for directing the films My Big Fat Greek Wedding,[1] Second Sight, and Fat Albert.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Zwick was educated at Brooklyn College. He directed twenty-one pilots, all of which went on to have successful runs as weekly television series.[2]

Despite a popular misconception, Joel Zwick is not related to fellow director Edward Zwick.

Television

Film

Broadway

Theater

Charter member of "La MaMa, E.T.C." created and founded by Ellen Stewart

Acted in the original production of "MacBird"

Directed the following theater productions:

Teaching credentials

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