Israel Horovitz
Writing
Biography
Israel Horovitz (March 31, 1939 – November 9, 2020) was an American playwright, screenwriter and director. In 1979, he co-founded company Gloucester Stage Company, and served as Artistic Director until 2006.
Born: March 31, 1939
Place of Birth: Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the day.
James Dean
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
Sunshine
The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.
The Strawberry Statement
A college student joins a group of revolutionaries to meet girls but ends up committed to their goals.
Subway Stories
An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which range from compassion and love to violence and loss.
Love Simple
Adam and Seta fall madly in love after meeting in a Brooklyn laundromat. She suffers from Lupus, he's stuck at home caring for his chronically ill father. Both lie through their teeth to avoid having to reveal they are anything but perfect. Eventually, their deceit unravels and they are faced with a choice: walk away or try to save the relationship. Deciding to give it one last chance, Adam and Seta reveal everything about who they really are despite the fact that they may not love one another once they know the truth.
North Shore Fish
Sal (Tony Danza) has been the foreman at North Shore Fish, a frozen fish factory, for years. He and Flo (Mercedes Ruehl), the "batter" person on the assembly line, not only were high school sweethearts, but are currently carrying on an affair.
Filmography
as James
as Louis Schurr
as Poet
as Older Man (segment "The Listeners")
as Dr. Berkowitz
as Dr. Benton