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Barry Levinson

Barry Levinson TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
HBO2eMon, Jul 6, 6:20 AMHigh AnxietyBuy
TVLANDMon, Jul 6, 8:00 PMHistory of the World---Part IBuy
HBOeWed, Jul 8, 8:45 AMBee MovieBuy
HBOeWed, Jul 8, 9:30 PMBee MovieBuy
NBCWed, Jul 8, 10:00 PMThe Philanthropist NewBuy
ENCThu, Jul 9, 12:05 AMSleepersBuy
FXThu, Jul 9, 8:00 AMWag the DogBuy
TMCeSat, Jul 11, 2:15 AMThe OutsiderBuy
HBOeSat, Jul 11, 1:00 PMBee MovieBuy
ENCSun, Jul 12, 1:40 AMSphereBuy
HBOeMon, Jul 13, 6:30 AMBee MovieBuy
HBOeMon, Jul 13, 5:15 PMBee MovieBuy
AMCWed, Jul 15, 6:00 PMHistory of the World---Part IBuy
MOMAXeWed, Jul 15, 6:45 PMThe Perfect StormBuy
NBCWed, Jul 15, 10:00 PMThe Philanthropist NewBuy
HBOeThu, Jul 16, 2:30 PMBee MovieBuy
IONFri, Jul 17, 8:00 PMBest FriendsBuy

Barry Levinson Biography

  • Birth Place: Baltimore, MD
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/06/1942, Aries
  • Profession: Director; producer; screenwriter; actor
Barry Levinson Fast Facts:
  • Began his career as a stand-up comic, which led to an Emmy-winning stint as a performer and writer on The Carol Burnett Show.
  • Cowrote and appeared in the Mel Brooks comedies Silent Movie (1976) and High Anxiety (1977).
  • Made his directorial debut in 1982 with the semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale Diner.
  • Executive-produced the gritty TV crime drama Homicide: Life on the Street, and also directed the pilot episode.
  • Several of Levinson's movies are set in his hometown of Baltimore, including Diner, Tin Men, Avalon and Liberty Heights.
    Barry Levinson Relationships:
  • Diana Levinson - Wife
  • Irvin Levinson - Father
  • Jack Levinson - Son
  • Michelle Levinson - Stepdaughter
  • Patrick - Stepson
  • Sam Levinson - Son
  • Valerie Curtin - Ex-wife
  • Vi Levinson - Mother

    • Barry Levinson Awards:
  • 1985 Emmy: Outstanding Children's Program - Winner
  • 1988 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
  • 1991 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
  • 1991 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
  • 1979 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
  • 1990 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Nominee
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Writing in Variety or Music - Winner
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Winner
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 1989 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1992 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee

  • College:
  • Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD; attended American University, Washington, DC
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