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Emmy-winning TV writer ("The Dick Van Dyke Show") and producer ("The Odd Couple") who crossed over to film in 1968, writing and producing the Debbie Reynolds vehicle "How Sweet it Is!" (1968) with partner Garry Marshall. Perhaps his finest work as a screenwriter came with "Smile" (1975), a marvelously pointed satire of the California beauty pageant scene.

Belson made a disappointing directorial debut with "Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again" (1982) and fared only slightly better with the light romance, "Surrender" (1987)....

Full Bio , Awards & Milestones

Filmography

Fun With Dick and Jane - ( Source Material / 2005 / Released / )
Always - ( Screenplay / 1989 / Released / )
For Keeps - ( Producer / 1988 / Released / )
The Couch Trip - ( Yuri Voiceover / 1988 / Released / )
Broadcast News - ( Assistant(- assistance) / 1987 / Released / )
Surrender - ( Director / 1987 / Released / )
Surrender - ( Screenplay / 1987 / Released / )
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again - ( Director / 1982 / Released / )
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again - ( Screenplay / 1982 / Released / )
Modern Romance - ( Jerry / 1981 / Released / )
Student Bodies - ( Executive Producer / 1981 / Released / )
Smokey and the Bandit II - ( Screenplay / 1980 / Released / )
The End - ( Screenplay / 1978 / Released / )
Fun With Dick and Jane - ( Screenplay / 1977 / Released / )
Semi-Tough - ( Television Director / 1977 / Released / )
Smile - ( Screenplay / 1975 / Released / )
The Grasshopper - ( Producer / 1970 / Released / )
The Grasshopper - ( Screenplay / 1970 / Released / )
How Sweet It Is - ( Producer / 1968 / Released / )
How Sweet It Is - ( Screenplay / 1968 / Released / )
TV Credits
Tracey Takes On... ( 1996 / Released ): Writer
The Drew Carey Show ( 1995 / Released ): From Story
The 41st Annual Emmy Awards ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The Tracey Ullman Show ( 1987 / Released ): Creator / Executive Producer / Writer
The New Odd Couple ( 1982 / Released ): Writer
Young Guy Christian ( 1979 / Released ): Producer / Writer
Mixed Nuts ( 1977 / Released ): Executive Producer / Writer
Pete 'n Tillie ( 1974 / Released ): Director
Rhoda ( 1974 / Released ): Director
The Texas Wheelers ( 1974 / Released ): Writer
Cops ( 1973 / Released ): Creator / Director / Writer
Evil Roy Slade ( 1972 / Released ): Producer / Screenplay
Barefoot in The Park ( 1970 / Released ): Writer
The Murdocks and the McClays ( 1970 / Released ): Executive Producer / Writer
The Odd Couple ( 1970 / Released ): Director / Executive Producer
Hey, Landlord ( 1966 / Released ): Producer
I Spy ( 1965 / Released ): Writer
Full Biography (Back to top)

Emmy-winning TV writer ("The Dick Van Dyke Show") and producer ("The Odd Couple") who crossed over to film in 1968, writing and producing the Debbie Reynolds vehicle "How Sweet it Is!" (1968) with partner Garry Marshall. Perhaps his finest work as a screenwriter came with "Smile" (1975), a marvelously pointed satire of the California beauty pageant scene.

Belson made a disappointing directorial debut with "Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again" (1982) and fared only slightly better with the light romance, "Surrender" (1987).


Profession(s):
producer, screenwriter, director
Sometimes Credited As:
Awards (Back to top)
CableACE Award Best Variety Series or Special "Tracey Takes On ..." 1996
Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series "Tracey Takes On ... " 1996 - 1997

Milestones (Back to top)
1982 Feature film directing debut (also co-writer), "Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again"
1970 - 1975 Created "The Odd Couple" (ABC), serving as executive producer for the sitcom, which starred Tony Randall and Jack Klugman
1968 Film co-writing and co-producing debut (with Garry Marshall), "How Sweet It Is!"
1963 - 1973 Partnered with writer-director Garry Marshall and the duo wrote for "The Dick Van Dyke Show," (CBS) "The Lucy Show," (CBS) "The Danny Thomas Show," (ABC/CBS) "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," (CBS) "The Joey Bi

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