Carl Gottlieb: The Writer Jaws, The Jerk & 50 + Years of Other Films

Carl Gottlieb is an An American screenwriter, actor, comedian, and executive.

Jaws by Carl Gottlieb The Caveman by Carl GottliebThe Jerks by Carl Gottlieb

Carl Gottlieb credits include screenwriter for the legendary blockbuster “Jaws“, “The Jerk“, and “Caveman” which he directed as well.

He began writing comedy for TV, contributing to The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour for which he won an Emmy Award in 1969, The Music Scene, The Bob Newhart Show, All in the Family, and The Odd Couple. He also appeared on camera on Ken Berry’s Wow Show variety summer television program in 1972. Minor acting roles have included Robert Altman’s M*A*S*H and the film Clueless.

Gottlieb also co-wrote David Crosby’s two autobiographies, 1989’s Long Time Gone and 2006’s Since Then.

Carl shared about:

  • How he pushed his dream to work in showbusiness
  • Not holding grudges in Hollywood
  • Making name in the cinema history

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