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Alan Myerson

b. 1940

American film director

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Born 1940. Alan Myerson is an American film director, stage actor and director.

Alan Myerson (born July 1, 1940) is an American film and television director known for such projects as Private Lessons.

Career Myerson began working in theatre in New York City, then directing The Second City in Chicago. He co-founded the improvisational comedy troupe The Committee in San Francisco in 1963. He directed films in the 1970s and 1980s, and has directed over 200 television episodes for shows such as Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Friends, Boy Meets World, The Larry Sanders Show, Picket Fences, Miami Vice, Laverne & Shirley, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, and Busting Loose. He has taught acting at UC Berkeley, SF State, and directing at Maine Media Workshops. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, and has received nominations for Emmy, DGA, and CableACE awards.

Personal life His has a son, Lincoln Myerson, who is an improvisational performer.

Filmography As director Steelyard Blues (1973) Private Lessons (1981) Bayou Romance (1982) Police Academy 5 (1988)

As actor Funnyman (1967) - Seymour, Electronics Man Billy Jack (1971) - O.K. Corrales Police Academy 5 (1988) - Cigar Smoker

Selected television credits The TVTV Show (1976) Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (1985) Hi Honey – I'm Dead (1991) Bad Attitudes (1991) Boy Meets World (1993–2000) The Larry Sanders Show (1994-1998) Ned & Stacey (1995) Friends (1996) Holiday Affair (1996)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Myerson?

American film director

When was Alan Myerson born?

Alan Myerson was born on 1 July 1940 in Edinburgh.

What is Alan Myerson's occupation?

Alan Myerson is a film director, stage actor and director.

What nationality is Alan Myerson?

Alan Myerson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Myerson

· Wikidata: Q2830562

· DBpedia: Alan Myerson

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