David Zucker
David Zucker · Arts & Literature
Co-created 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun'
1947, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
United States
David Zucker is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Co-created 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun'
David Zucker is an American filmmaker who, with his brother Jerry and Jim Abrahams, created the rapid-fire spoof comedies 'Airplane!' (1980) and 'The Naked Gun', redefining the parody genre in American cinema. His deadpan, gag-dense style influenced generations of comedy. He is Jewish, raised in a Jewish family in Milwaukee.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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Co-created 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun'
Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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