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Carl Gottlieb(I)

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Carl Gottlieb
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The Jerk (1979)
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Member of The Committee, an early improvisational comedy theater group in San Francisco, founded in the mid-1960s, which shared cast members including Gary Goodrow, Larry Hankin, Morgan Upton, Peter Bonerz, Del Close and John Brent, with similar groups such as the Compass Players (St. Louis) and the Second City (Chicago and New York).
BornMarch 18, 1938
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BornMarch 18, 1938
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Christine Freeman and Bruce in Jaws 2 (1978)
    Jaws 2
    5.8
    • Writer
    • 1978
    Dennis Quaid, Barbara Bach, Shelley Long, John Matuszak, and Ringo Starr in Caveman (1981)
    Caveman
    5.8
    • Writer
    • 1981
    Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lydia Lei in Doctor Detroit (1983)
    Doctor Detroit
    5.3
    • Writer
    • 1983

    Credits

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    Writer



    • Jaws (2024)
      Jaws
      7.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • 51st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Independence
      8.2
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Henry Winkler and Katey Sagal in My First Time (2006)
      My First Time
      6.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2006
    • Dick Smothers, Tom Smothers, and Smothers Brothers in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)
      The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • writer
      • 1967–1993
    • Kevin Pollak and Bob Amaral in Morton & Hayes (1991)
      Morton & Hayes
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1991
    • George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
      George Burns Comedy Week
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story by
      • teleplay by
      • 1985
    • The Jerk, Too (1984)
      The Jerk, Too
      2.7
      TV Movie
      • characters
      • 1984
    • Bruce in Jaws 3-D (1983)
      Jaws 3-D
      3.7
      • screenplay by
      • 1983
    • Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lydia Lei in Doctor Detroit (1983)
      Doctor Detroit
      5.3
      • writer
      • 1983
    • Dennis Quaid, Barbara Bach, Shelley Long, John Matuszak, and Ringo Starr in Caveman (1981)
      Caveman
      5.8
      • written by
      • 1981
    • The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special I
      8.0
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1980
    • Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
      The Jerk
      7.1
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • 1979
    • Christine Freeman and Bruce in Jaws 2 (1978)
      Jaws 2
      5.8
      • written by
      • 1978
    • Crisis in Sun Valley (1978)
      Crisis in Sun Valley
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer (segment "Outward Bound")
      • 1978

    Producer



    • Jonathan Frakes and Linda Cardellini in The Lot (1999)
      The Lot
      7.3
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 1999–2001
    • Kevin Pollak and Bob Amaral in Morton & Hayes (1991)
      Morton & Hayes
      7.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1991
    • Kevin Pollak and Joe Guzaldo in Partners in Life (1990)
      Partners in Life
      4.5
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1990
    • Harvey Korman and Valerie Perrine in Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills (1986)
      Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills
      6.1
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • 1986
    • George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
      George Burns Comedy Week
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1985
    • The Lorenzo and Henrietta Music Show
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1976
    • The New Lorenzo Music Show
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 1976
    • Celebration at Big Sur (1971)
      Celebration at Big Sur
      6.2
      • producer
      • 1971

    Actor



    • Joe Estevez and Tim Heidecker in Decker (2014)
      Decker
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Carl Gottlieb
      • 2017
    • Secrets of a Hollywood Nurse (2008)
      Secrets of a Hollywood Nurse
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • Stan
      • 2008
    • Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, and Brittany Murphy in Clueless (1995)
      Clueless
      6.9
      • Priest
      • 1995
    • Into the Night (1985)
      Into the Night
      6.4
      • Federal Agent
      • 1985
    • Michael Keaton and Joe Piscopo in Johnny Dangerously (1984)
      Johnny Dangerously
      6.5
      • Dr. Magnus (as Carl A. Gottlieb)
      • 1984
    • The Sting II (1983)
      The Sting II
      4.9
      • Maitre D'
      • 1983
    • Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
      The Jerk
      7.1
      • Iron Balls McGinty
      • 1979
    • Robin Williams and Pam Dawber in Mork & Mindy (1978)
      Mork & Mindy
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Justice Abbott
      • 1979
    • More Than Friends (1978)
      More Than Friends
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Paul J. Micale - Director
      • 1978
    • Laverne & Shirley (1976)
      Laverne & Shirley
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Station Master
      • 1978
    • Robert Lansing and Diana Muldaur in The Deadly Triangle (1977)
      The Deadly Triangle
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • 1977
    • The TVTV Show
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • Various
      • 1977
    • Cannonball! (1976)
      Cannonball!
      5.5
      • Terry McMillan
      • 1976
    • Dean Martin in Dean's Place (1976)
      Dean's Place
      7.9
      TV Special
      • Various (as The Committee)
      • 1976
    • Jack Albertson and Freddie Prinze in Chico and the Man (1974)
      Chico and the Man
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Mr. Conaghey
      • A. Robert Ralston
      • 1975

    Videos5

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    The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS
    The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
    Clip 0:52
    The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
    The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
    Clip 0:52
    The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
    Official Trailer
    Jaws: Universal 100th Anniversary: Blu-Ray
    Trailer 0:22
    Jaws: Universal 100th Anniversary: Blu-Ray
    Jaws: Universal 100th Anniversary: Blu-Ray
    Featurette 8:25
    Jaws: Universal 100th Anniversary: Blu-Ray

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • The Committee
    • Born
      • March 18, 1938
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Allison CaineMay 1, 1970 - August 24, 1983 (divorced)
    • Other works
      Biography (of and with David Crosby): "Long Time Gone"

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Studied acting at Syracuse University with Larry Hankin and Frank Langella.

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    • How old is Carl Gottlieb?
      87 years old
    • When was Carl Gottlieb born?
      March 18, 1938
    • Where was Carl Gottlieb born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • What is Carl Gottlieb known for?
      Jaws 2, Caveman, and Doctor Detroit
    • Is Carl Gottlieb married?
      He was married to Allison Caine from May 1, 1970 to August 24, 1983.

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