Jerry Levine

Levine graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[1]

After spending the early part of his career working primarily in the theatre, his television career as an actor started on the series Charles in Charge in 1984. He quickly moved into film as well with his debut in 1985's Teen Wolf, alongside Michael J. Fox. He starred in the ensemble television drama The Bronx Zoo, which premiered as a mid-season replacement on NBC in 1987 and ran for two seasons. Other films include Iron Eagle (1986), K-9 (1989) and Oliver Stone's Vietnam War feature Born on the Fourth of July (1989) starring Tom Cruise.[2]

Levine later starred in the 1990–91 sitcom, Going Places with Alan Ruck and Heather Locklear. He appeared in numerous series including Boy Meets World, Chicago Hope, Seinfeld, Monk and Will & Grace.[3]

In 1994, Levine produced and directed a Met Theater stage production of the one-act play Sticks & Stones, the first produced work by screenwriters Drew McWeeny and Scott Swan. He also directed a number of other stage productions on Broadway.[1]

In 1999, Levine started television directing, with five episodes of Boy Meets World and an episode of Chicago Hope. Both of these series ended in 2000. He then went on to direct twelve episodes of Monk, from 2002 to 2009. He also directed episodes of The Twilight Zone, The District, Joan of Arcadia, Jonas, Life Unexpected, Raising Hope, Ringer, 90210, Everybody Hates Chris, Hawaii Five-0 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.[3]

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Jerry Levine is an actor, director, and producer. His experience encompasses all genres across multiple platforms, finding success both in front of the camera, behind the lens, and in the theater.

As an actor Jerry’s feature film debut came in the blockbuster comedy Teen Wolf, playing the iconic character, “Stiles”, opposite Michael J. Fox. Jerry would go on to star opposite Tom Cruise in Oliver Stone Academy Award nominated BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY. He’s also worked with legendary directors Barry Levinson (WAG THE DOG), Rob Reiner (THE GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI) and Ivan Reitman (CASUAL SEX?). Jerry has appeared in over one hundred episodes of TV, both as a series regular and recurring guest. Some of his credits include a recurring role on the Emmy Award winning WILL AND GRACE, where he played the role of Joe who is happily married to Larry. Along with episodes of MONK, and as Elaine’s love interest in the famous, “The Big Salad” episode of SEINFELD. Jerry can next be seen playing the role of Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, in Ryan Murphy American Sports Story.

In addition to his acting work, Jerry has directed over one hundred episodes of TV. Most recently he served as the Co-EP and directed all episodes of HIT THE ROAD (DirecTV’s Audience Network), a single-camera, musical comedy starring Jason Alexander. Jerry was the longtime Producer/Director on the hit series EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS and has directed episodes of IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, RAISING HOPE, MONK, ELEMENTARY, CHICAGO MED, JOAN OF ARCADIA, HAWAII 5-0, MACGYVER, CSI/NY, and THE TWILIGHT ZONE, among others.

Jerry’s directorial film debut BIG AL, a short film based on a play he produced and directed at The Fountainhead Theatre in Los Angeles, was produced by Showtime Networks, and premiered at The Montreal Film Festival where it won Best Short Film. The film would go on to win first place prizes at The New York Expo of Short Films, The Fort Lauderdale Film Festival, The Charleston International Film Festival, and The New Orleans Film Festival. BIG AL was televised on Showtime and was nominated for 3 Cable Ace Awards including: Best Theatrical Special, Best Director, and winning the award for Best Actor.

An avid fan of the stage, both in New York and Los Angeles, Jerry created ACT ONE, a production company sponsored by Showtime. Jerry served as Founding Producer and Artistic Director, producing over thirty, one act plays at The Met Theatre in Los Angeles and collaborating with artists such as Mark Ruffalo, Jane Anderson, and many others. While at ACT ONE, Jerry received Dramalogue and Los Angeles Theatre honors, including Best Play and Best Director for STICKS AND STONES starring Jonathan Silverman. In New York, Jerry worked on over 30 plays at the renowned Roundabout Theatre.

Jerry holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Boston University College of Fine Arts, and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles (specializing in trauma). He is a registered AMFT with the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California and lives in Los Angeles with his wife (television executive/producer, Nina Tassler).. They have two children who also reside in Los Angeles.