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Barry Levinson

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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 his movies are set in his hometown of Baltimore, including Diner, Tin Men, Avalon and Liberty Heights.

Barry Levinson Relationships:
Irvin Levinson - Father
Vi Levinson - Mother
Valerie Curtin - Ex-wife
Diana Levinson - Wife
Jack Levinson - Son
Sam Levinson - Son
Patrick - Stepson
Michelle Levinson - Stepdaughter
Barry Levinson Awards:
1985 Emmy: Outstanding Children's Program - Winner
1991 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1992 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1991 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
1988 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
1991 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - 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 - 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
1982 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Made for Television Movie - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special - Nominee
College:
Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD; attended American University, Washington, DC