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Alan Zweibel | |
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| Born | May 20, 1950 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, playwright, screenwriter, producer, director, actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Robin (1980/1981) |
| Children | 3 |
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Alan Zweibel (born May 20, 1950)[1] is an American writer, producer, director, comedian and actor whom The New York Times says has “earned a place in the pantheon of American pop culture."[2] An original Saturday Night Live writer, Zweibel has won five Emmy Awards and two Writers Guild of America Awards for his work in television, which includes It's Garry Shandling's Show (co-creator and producer) and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Among his eclectic body of work, Zweibel collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning production of 700 Sundays, and most recently co-wrote and produced the feature film, Here Today with Billy Crystal.[3]
He has written 11 books—his latest, a cultural memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier was published by Abrams Books in 2020. Other books include The Other Shulman: A Novel, which won the 2006 Thurber Prize for American Humor; and Lunatics with Dave Barry.[citation needed]
- ^ Kamin-Meyer, Tami (2006). "JBW Dialogues: The Many Faces of Alan Zweibel". Jewish Book World. Vol. 24–25. Jewish Book Council. p. 125.
Where and when were you born? AZ: In Brooklyn on May 20, 1950.
- ^ Capuzzo, Jill P. (2004-12-12). "From 'Saturday Night Live' to '700 Sundays'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ "HERE TODAY | Sony Pictures Entertainment". www.sonypictures.com. Retrieved 2023-01-04.