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Bruce Malmuth

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Bruce Malmuth
Born(1934-02-04)February 4, 1934
DiedJune 29, 2005(2005-06-29)(aged 71)
Occupation(s)Film director, actor

Bruce Malmuth(February 4, 1934 – June 29, 2005) was an American film director,[1]best known for his work in the action and thriller genres and for his acting role inThe Karate Kidfilm franchise.

Biography

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Early life

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Malmuth was the brother of aeronautical engineerNorman Malmuthand Daniel S. Malmuth,[2]an executive forColumbia Picturesandsecond unit director.Malmuth began making documentaries while serving with theU.S. ArmySignal Corps,where he met baseball announcerWalter Red Barber.After his military career, Malmuth directed theNew York Yankeegames atWPIXradio before entering the film and television industry.

Film and television career

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Malmuth's directoral debut wasFore Play,an anthology comedy film which he co-directed withJohn G. Avildsen.He was best known for directingSylvester Stallonein the1981thrillerNighthawksandSteven Seagalin the 1990 political action filmHard to KillandThe Man Who Wasn't There,starringSteve Guttenberg.

An avid sports and martial arts fan, Malmuth played the role of ring announcer in1984'sThe Karate Kid,among other small film roles. He also worked on the television seriesBeauty and the Beastand the Emmy-winningABC Afterschool SpecialA Boy's Dream,which featuredDarryl Strawberry.

Death

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On June 29, 2005, atCedars-Sinai Medical Center,Malmuth died at the age of 71 ofesophageal cancer.His son, Evan Malmuth, whom he raised as a single father, is an actor and writer.

Filmography

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Year Title Director Actor Role Notes
1975 Fore Play Yes No Directorial debut

Segment: "Vortex"

1981 Nighthawks Yes No
1983 The Man Who Wasn't There Yes Yes Fireplug Crusher
1984 The Karate Kid No Yes Ring Announcer
1986 The Karate Kid Part II No Yes
1986 Where Are the Children? Yes Yes Restaurant Owner
1987 Happy New Year No Yes Police Lieutenant Second unit director
1989 Lean on Me No Yes Burger Joint Manager
1990 Hard to Kill Yes No
1994 Pentathlon Yes Yes Erhardt Co-story writer (withWilliam Stadiem)
Very final and last feature film

References

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  1. ^"Bruce Malmuth, 71; Directed Thrillers and Documentaries, Acted in 'The Karate Kid'".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedNovember 25,2010.
  2. ^"Norman Malmuth".Los Angeles Times.July 25–26, 2007.RetrievedJuly 16,2022.
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