Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
March 18, 1938 (age 87)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Carl A. Gottlieb
Carl Gottlieb
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Carl Gottlieb (born March 18, 1938) is an American screenwriter, actor, comedian and executive. He is probably best known for co-writing the screenplay for Jaws, as well as directing the 1981 low-budget cult film Caveman.
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Known For
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
TV
Laverne & Shirley
1976
TV
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
TV
Baretta
1975
Film
Jaws
Meadows
1975
TV
Hey Landlord!
1966
TV
Chico and the Man
1974
TV
Decker
Self
2014
Film
Clueless
Priest
1995
Film
M*A*S*H
'Ugly John'
1970
Film
Cannonball
Terry McMillan
1976
Film
Into the Night
Federal Agent
1985
TV
Getting Together
1971
Film
The Long Goodbye
Wade Party Guest (uncredited)
1973
Film
The Jerk
Iron Balls McGinty
1979
Film
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Self
2025
Film
Johnny Dangerously
Dr. Magnus
1984
Film
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
2009
Film
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Self
2003
Filmography
2025FilmJaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Storyas Self2024FilmJaws, a Monstrous Successas Self - screenwriter2024FilmSharksploitationas Self2014TVDeckeras Self2013FilmDon't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuckas Self2009FilmThe Shark Is Still Workingas Self2003FilmEasy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywoodas Self2001FilmThe Making of Jaws 2as Self1995FilmThe Making of 'Jaws'as Self1995FilmCluelessas Priest1985FilmInto the Nightas Federal Agent1984FilmJohnny Dangerouslyas Dr. Magnus1983FilmThe Sting IIas Maitre D'1979FilmThe Jerkas Iron Balls McGinty1978FilmMore Than Friendsas Paul J. Micale1976FilmCannonballas Terry McMillan1976TVLaverne & Shirley1976FilmDean's Placeas Various1975FilmJawsas Meadows1975TVBaretta1974TVChico and the Man1973FilmThe Long Goodbyeas Wade Party Guest (uncredited)1972FilmUp the Sandboxas Vinnie1972TVThe Bob Newhart Show1972FilmSomething Evilas Party Guest1971TVGetting Together1970FilmM*A*S*Has 'Ugly John'1969FilmA Session with the Committeeas Self1966TVHey Landlord!1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self—FilmNot Your Average Joeas Self