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Barry Lee Levinson (born April 6, 1942) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. His best-known works are mid-budget [2] comedy drama and drama films such as Diner (1982), The Natural (1984), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Bugsy (1991), and Wag the Dog (1997).
Director: Rain Man. Barry Lee Levinson was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Violet (Krichinsky) and Irvin Levinson, who worked in furniture and appliance. He is of Russian Jewish descent. Levinson graduated from high school in 1960, attended college at American University in Washington, DC.
Barry Levinson is a director, writer, producer and actor known for his work in film and television.
Jun 3, 2024 · Barry Levinson (born April 6, 1942, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) is an American film director and screenwriter known for his versatility. Levinson worked as a comedy writer for Carol Burnett and Mel Brooks in the 1970s.
May 29, 2021 · For nearly 40 years, director Barry Levinson has delivered unique films with a strong emphasis on characters and stories that touch the soul. Beginning as a comedy writer, Levinson soon moved into directing feature films where he crafted great stories that are not the usual Hollywood commercial fare.
Director: Rain Man. Barry Lee Levinson was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Violet (Krichinsky) and Irvin Levinson, who worked in furniture and appliance. He is of Russian Jewish descent. Levinson graduated from high school in 1960, attended college at American University in Washington, DC.
Over several decades, Barry Levinson has produced an extensive body of work that secures his place among America’s most prolific and successful modern directors. His best films exemplify what he tends to describe as his “humanistic” impulse to make films that concentrate on the psychological, personal, and emotional basis of human relations.
