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Michael Lembeck Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1948-06-25

Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, USA

Credits:
38 Total Roles

Michael Lembeck

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Lembeck (born June 25, 1948) is an actor, television and film director.

Lembeck was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Caroline and Harvey Lembeck, an actor and comedian. He began acting in the late-1960s and directing in the 1970s. His most notable acting role was as Julie Cooper's husband, Max Horvath, on the sitcom, One Day at a Time. He also played "Kaptain Kool" of Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on The Krofft Supershow from 1976 to 1978. He is also known for his role in The Boys in Company C in 1978.

Lembeck works now as a full-time film and TV director. He won an Emmy for his work as a director on the Friends episode "The One After the Superbowl", and directed 20 other episodes of the series. He is married to actress Lorna Patterson.

He made his feature film debut with The In-Laws. He directed The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, as well as the Nia Vardalos movie Connie and Carla.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2012 Baby Daddy TV Director
1993 Heartbeat MOVIE Ted
1992 Mad About You TV Mr. Shapiro (uncredited)
1989 The Dream Team MOVIE Ed
1988 Side by Side MOVIE Tony Mercer
1987 Ultraman: The Adventure Begins MOVIE Scott Masterson
1987 Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 MOVIE Abbie Hoffman
1986 L.A. Law TV Mitchell Schein
1985 Foley Square TV Peter Newman
1984 Crazy like a Fox TV Dr. Andy Farr

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