Carl Gottlieb

Carl Gottlieb

87 · Born: Mar 18, 1938

Personal Details

BornMar 18, 1938 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

As a pivotal figure in the world of improvisational comedy, this individual was an integral part of The Committee, a groundbreaking theater group that emerged in the mid-1960s in San Francisco. This esteemed ensemble boasted an impressive roster of talented cast members, including the likes of Gary Goodrow, Larry Hankin, Morgan Upton, Peter Bonerz, Del Close, and John Brent, who would go on to make significant contributions to the art form.

The Committee's innovative approach to comedy was heavily influenced by its connection to other pioneering groups, such as the Compass Players, which was based in St. Louis, and the Second City, with its esteemed outposts in Chicago and New York. These organizations shared a common goal of pushing the boundaries of comedic storytelling and exploring the limitless potential of improvisation.

Career

1995
Clueless
Clueless as Priest
1985
Into the Night
Into the Night as Federal Agent
1984
1983
The Sting II
The Sting II as Maitre D'
1979
The Jerk
The Jerk as Iron Balls McGinty
1976
Cannonball!
Cannonball! as Terry McMillan
1975
Jaws
Jaws as Meadows
1973
The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye as Wade Party Guest (uncredited)
1972
Something Evil
Something Evil as Party Guest
1970
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as 'Ugly John'
1984
The Jerk, Too
The Jerk, Too as Characters
1983
Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D as Screenplay
1979
The Jerk
The Jerk as Screenplay
1978
Jaws 2
Jaws 2 as Screenplay
1977
Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up? as Screenplay
1975
Jaws
Jaws as Screenplay
1984
1981
Caveman
Caveman as Director, Writer