Jack Amiel
Jack Amiel | |
|---|---|
 Jack Amiel andJuliet Rylancein May 2015 | |
| Born | Manhattan,New York |
| Occupation | Television writer,screenwriter,producer,showrunner |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Notable works | The Knick Raising Helen The Shaggy Dog Big Miracle |
Jack Amielis an American TV writer, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for co-creatingCinemax's period medical dramaThe Knick,and for writing the filmsRaising Helen(2004),The Shaggy Dog(2006) andBig Miracle(2012), all with writing partnerMichael Begler.
Early life[edit]
Amiel was born and raised inManhattan,New York.He attendedFieldston SchoolinNew York City,and theUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison,where he majored in History.[1]
He met his future writing partnerMichael Beglerwhile they were in college together.[2]
Amiel is ofJewishbackground.[3][4]
Career[edit]
After college, Amiel moved toLos Angelesand worked as a PA on a number ofFoxsitcoms. He and Begler, who was working as a PA in New York, decided to write together shortly after, and Begler soon joined Amiel in Los Angeles. Their first writing job was on Fox'sHerman's Head.[2]
Amiel worked consistently from that point onwards, writing - with Begler - on a number of sitcoms, includingEmpty Nest,Minor Adjustments,The Jeff Foxworthy Show,The Tony Danza ShowandMalcolm in the Middle.[5]
In the mid-2000s, Amiel transitioned into writing feature films, penning the scripts for the romantic comediesThe Prince and Meand Garry Marshall'sRaising Helen,both released in 2004.[6][7]
In 2006, Amiel wroteDisney'sThe Shaggy Dog,starringTim AllenandRobert Downey Jr.[8]
Amiel wrote 2012'sKen Kwapis-directedBig MiraclestarringDrew Barrymore.[7]
Cinemax picked up Amiel and Begler'sThe Knickto series, after they wrote the pilot script on spec.Steven Soderberghcame on board the series as director and executive producer.[9]Amiel and Begler served as co-showrunners and executive producers, and wrote the majority of the series' episodes. The series premiered on August 8, 2014. It was renewed for a second season of 10 episodes, airing October 2015.[10]
In April 2021, it was announced that Amiel and Begler will serve as executive producers, writers and showrunners for second season ofPerry Mason.Around the same time he signed an overall deal with HBO[11]
Filmography[edit]
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Prince and Me | Screenplay by | |
| Raising Helen | Screenplay by | ||
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Screenplay by | |
| 2007 | Hell on Earth | Written by | TV movie; also Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Screenplay by |
Production staff
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Jeff Foxworthy Show | Co-producer | |
| 1997 | |||
| The Tony Danza Show | Producer | ||
| 1998 | |||
| 2014 | The Knick | Executive Producer, Co-creator | |
| 2015 | |||
| 2020 | Perry Mason | Executive Producer, Co-Showrunner(Season 2) | [11] |
Writer
| Year | Show | Season | Episode title | Episode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Herman's Head | 3 | "The Herm from Ipanema" | 17 | |
| 1995 | Empty Nest | 7 | "The Ex-Files" | 19 | |
| 1996 | Minor Adjustments | 1 | "Ask Dr. Ron" | 9 | |
| "Baba-Doo-Wang" | 14 | ||||
| The Jeff Foxworthy Show | 2 | "The Poor Sportsmen of the Apocalypse" | 3 | ||
| 1997 | "Feud for Thought" | 11 | |||
| "Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks" | 12 | ||||
| 1998 | The Wonderful World of Disney | 1 | "Disneys Animal Kingdom: The First Adventure" | 27 | |
| The Tony Danza Show | 1 | "C'gar Face" | 6 | ||
| "Vision Quest" | 14 | ||||
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle | 1 | "Lois vs. Evil" | 9 | |
| 2014 | The Knick | 1 | "Method and Madness | 1 | |
| "Mr. Paris Shoes" | 2 | ||||
| "The Busy Flea" | 3 | ||||
| "Where's the Dignity" | 4 | ||||
| "Start Calling Me Dad" | 6 | ||||
| "Get the Rope" | 7 | ||||
| "Working Late a Lot" | 8 | ||||
| "Crutchfield" | 10 | ||||
| 2015 | 2 | "Ten Knots" | 1 | ||
| "You're No Rose" | 2 | ||||
| "The Best with the Best to Get the Best" | 3 | ||||
| "Wonderful Surprises" | 4 | ||||
| "Williams and Walker" | 7 | ||||
| "Do You Remember Moon Flower?" | 9 | ||||
| "This Is All We Are" | 10 | ||||
| 2020 | Perry Mason | 2 | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^"Jack Amiel - Maisha Film Lab".Maisha Film Lab.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^abTravers, Ben (2014-08-06)."'The Knick' Creators on How They Went From Writing Studio Rom-Coms to Steven Soderbergh's New TV Show ".IndieWire.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^"Interview: The Knick Creators Amiel and Begler".19 September 2014.
- ^"Guys Night Out | United Jewish Federation of Utah".
- ^"Jack Amiel | HuffPost".www.huffingtonpost.com.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^Foundas, Scott (2004-03-28)."The Prince & Me".Variety.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^ab"THE KNICK Showrunners Jack Amiel and Michael Begler on Bringing Their Show to Life | Nerdist".Nerdist.2014-08-07.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^"The Shaggy Dog | Film Review | Slant Magazine".Slant Magazine.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (2013-05-23)."Steven Soderbergh Will Interrupt Retirement To Direct And Produce Cinemax Series 'The Knick' With Clive Owen Starring".Deadline.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^"Cinemax Gives Steven Soderbergh's 'The Knick' Early Season 2 Renewal".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2018-01-08.
- ^abAndreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2021)."Jack Amiel & Michael Begler Ink Big Overall Deal With HBO, Join 'Perry Mason' As Showrunners; Ron Fitzgerald & Rolin Jones Exit".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedApril 23,2021.
