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Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Actor, director, writer and producer · Died June 30, 2014, aged 84 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Irwin Lawrence "Paul" Mazursky (April 25, 1930 – June 30, 2014) was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. Known for his dramatic comedies that often dealt with modern social issues, he was nominated for five Academy Awards for Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), An Unmarried Woman (1978), Harry and Tonto (1974), and Enemies, A Love Story (1989). He is also known for directing such films as Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), Moon over Parador (1988), and Scenes from a Mall (1991). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Mazursky, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 25, 1930
Died
June 30, 2014 (aged 84)
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, director, writer and producer
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 70 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Up 29% in 30 days

What are Paul Mazursky's films like?

Across their 35 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy27 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
30%
Bonds
27%
Morality
15%
Power
12%
Society
9%
Survival
5%
Ideas
2%
Deception8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage6 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 35 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 24 · Serious 6 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 23 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 15 · Charged 19 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 16 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 6

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 20 · Funny 12

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 18 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 19 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 21 · Open-ended 11 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
16
Absurd
12
Tense
11
Contemplative
12
Melancholic
10
Other
28

How their films linger

Bittersweet16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet16
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous9

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Mazursky's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Mazursky's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

70 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 21 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Other Side of the Wind(2018)

    as Paul Mazursky

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda 2(2011)

    as Musician Bunny (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Femme Fatales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Warden Jeffries

  • Yippee: A Journey to Jewish Joy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Director · Producer · as Self

  • Cattle Call(2006)

    as Judge Mendel

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With(2006)

    as Charlie Perlman

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Coast to Coast(2003)

    Director · as Stanly Tarto

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • For Uncle Manny(2002)

    as Famous Movie Director

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Big Shot's Funeral(2001)

    as Tony

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Majestic(2001)

    as Studio Executive (voice)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 5 episodes · as Norm

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Crazy in Alabama(1999)

    as Walter Schwegmann

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Once and Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • A Slight Case of Murder(1999)

    as John Brant

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Sopranos(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sunshine

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Winchell(1998)

    Director · as Winchell's Father

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Antz(1998)

    as Psychologist (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Why Do Fools Fall in Love(1998)

    as Morris Levy

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Bulworth(1998)

    as Paul Mazursky (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Weapons of Mass Distraction(1997)

    as Dr. Jonathon Cummings

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Touch(1997)

    as Artie

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • 2 Days in the Valley(1996)

    as Teddy Peppers

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Faithful(1996)

    Director · as Dr. Susskind

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Miami Rhapsody(1995)

    as Vic

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Love Affair(1994)

    as Herb Stillman

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Carlito's Way(1993)

    as Judge Feinstein

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Frasier(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Vinnie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Pickle(1993)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Butch Levine

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Man Trouble(1992)

    as Lee MacGreevy

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Scenes from a Mall(1991)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Doctor Hans Clava

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Taking Care of Business(1990)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Enemies, a Love Story(1989)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · as Leon Tortshiner

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills(1989)

    as Sidney

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Punchline(1988)

    as Arnold

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Moon Over Parador(1988)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · as Momma

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Down and Out in Beverly Hills(1986)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · as Sidney Waxman

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Into the Night(1985)

    as Bud Herman

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Moscow on the Hudson(1984)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Dave

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Tempest(1982)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Terry Bloomfield

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • History of the World: Part I(1981)

    as Roman Officer - The Roman Empire

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Willie & Phil(1980)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • A Man, a Woman and a Bank(1979)

    as Norman Barrie

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • An Unmarried Woman(1978)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Hal

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • A Star Is Born(1976)

    as Brian Wexler

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Next Stop, Greenwich Village(1976)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Casting Director (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Harry and Tonto(1974)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Prostitute (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Blume in Love(1973)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Hellman

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Getting Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alex in Wonderland(1970)

    Director · Screenplay · as Hal Stern

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice(1969)

    Director · Writer · as Man Screaming at the Institute (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!(1968)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Hippie on Sidewalk (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Monkees(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as T.V. Interviewer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Love on a Rooftop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Man

  • Deathwatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Maurice

  • General Electric True (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Saints and Sinners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy Sloan

  • Last Year at Malibu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Director

  • The Chevy Mystery Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Danny · as Reporter · as The Waiter

  • The Detectives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Buddy · as Charley Grimes

  • The Untouchables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Flip (uncredited)

  • Adventures in Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Michelet

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 2 episodes · as Frank · as Orderly

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Rifleman(1958)

    Show 2 episodes · Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Steve Allen Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Comedy Team

  • Blackboard Jungle(1955)

    as Emmanuel Stoker

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Fear and Desire(1952)

    as Sidney

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Joseph Kane

  • Omnibus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Robert Montgomery Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Kraft Television Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

Career shape

A full career of 70 titles from 1947 to 2018.

Biggest box office

Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)

$62M worldwide

Highest rated

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

Top draw in 1 MovieCove title.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting67 of 70: 47 only acting, 20 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thDirecting19 of 70: 1 only directing, 18 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thWriting17 of 70: 0 only writing, 17 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thProducing15 of 70: 1 only producing, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

70 titles, 21 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 17 of them.

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s11 · 11 acting · 1 crew1960s9 · 8 acting · 4 crew1970s8 · 8 acting · 5 crew1980s10 · 10 acting · 6 crew1990s20 · 19 acting · 5 crew2000s8 · 7 acting · 2 crew2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 32 roles
5378889398

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Paul Mazursky's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 46; across their 35 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th18
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

28 of their 52 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser28
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

For Uncle Manny (2002)

70th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Carlito's Way (1993)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 34 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Paul Mazursky's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 23 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles26–68 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles17–66 · median 53 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 38 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 10 · minimalMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Paul Mazursky work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Mazursky's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Stuart H. Pappé shares the most, 8.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers