John Pasquin

Birth Name:

John Pasquin

Profession

Director, Producer, Actor

Won the Obie Award for outstanding direction for the off Broadway production of "Moonchildren․"
Earned his Master of Fine Arts in theater from Carnegie Melon University
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude from Beloit College with his Bachelor of Fine Arts
Married actress JoBeth Williams
Broke into the field of television direction in the early 1980s, helming many sitcom episodes
Directed such stage productions as "Modern Orthodox," "Dulce de Leche" and "The Captivity of Pixie Shedman․"
Formed a good working relationship with Tim Allen while producing and directing "Home Improvement," and the two reunited to work on "The Santa Clause․"
Has been described as an actor's director, as many of the actors he has directed on stage have won awards for their performances
Has directed for the New York Shakespeare Festival
Joined the summer faculty at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series:Nominated
1990DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night:Nominated
1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated

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