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Sam Weisman (born May 21, 1947) is an American film / television director, film producer and former actor. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a 1973 graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program in Acting and Directing. He earned a BA in Music History from Yale University, where he was a member of the second longest running a cappella group in the nation, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus.

Personal life

His brother was the film producer David Weisman.

Sam Weisman is married to former Knots Landing actress Constance McCashin, with whom he has two children: Marguerite Weisman, a book editor, and Daniel Weisman, formerly a music manager, who managed Capital Cities, Wale and Mike Posner, now in wealth management.

Directorial / Producer credits

• Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
• What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
• The Out-of-Towners (1999)
• George of the Jungle (1997)
• Bye Bye Love (1995)
• D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
• Mimi & Me (1991)
• The Art of Being Nick (1986)
• Taking It Home (1986)

References

1. Brandeis Magazine: "1970s" Sam Weisman, M.F.A. '73, is one of the executive producers of the NBC show "The Sing-Off," which pits a cappella groups against each other in a competition. The show has been popular with viewers and critics alike. "Often, these types of shows elude the critical evaluators, but this got a lot of attention," he told The Boston Globe.
2. New York Times: "Elizabeth Zuckerman and Daniel Weisman: Leaving Neverland" By Vincent M. Mallozzi February 3, 2017
3. AllianceBernstein. "Bernstein Private Wealth Management Hires Daniel Weisman As Vice President And Financial Advisor In Nashville". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2022-12-24.
4. "Dan Weisman". www.bernstein.com. Retrieved 2022-12-24.

External links

• Sam Weisman at IMDb

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