Portrait of Melville Shavelson

Melville Shavelson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Melville Shavelson (April 1, 1917 – August 8, 2007) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author. He was President of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAw) from 1969 to 1971, 1979 to 1981, and 1985 to 1987
Born: Sun, Apr 01 1917
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Aug 08 2007
Melville Shavelson is 90 years old
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Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
Melville Shavelson was 68 in Deceptions as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of The Other Woman
The Other Woman
Melville Shavelson was 65 in The Other Woman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1983
Poster of Ike
Ike
Melville Shavelson was 62 in Ike as 'Writer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Rainbow
Rainbow
Melville Shavelson was 61 in Rainbow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of The Great Houdinis
The Great Houdinis
Melville Shavelson was 59 in The Great Houdinis as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of The Legend of Valentino
The Legend of Valentino
Melville Shavelson was 58 in The Legend of Valentino as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1975
Poster of Mixed Company
Mixed Company
Melville Shavelson was 57 in Mixed Company as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Here Comes the Judge
Here Comes the Judge
Melville Shavelson was 55 in Here Comes the Judge as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1972
Poster of The War Between Men and Women
The War Between Men and Women
Melville Shavelson was 55 in The War Between Men and Women as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1972
Poster of Yours, Mine and Ours
Yours, Mine and Ours
Melville Shavelson was 51 in Yours, Mine and Ours as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1968
Poster of Cast a Giant Shadow
Cast a Giant Shadow
Melville Shavelson was 48 in Cast a Giant Shadow as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1966
Poster of A New Kind of Love
A New Kind of Love
Melville Shavelson was 46 in A New Kind of Love as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Pigeon That Took Rome
The Pigeon That Took Rome
Melville Shavelson was 45 in The Pigeon That Took Rome as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Poster of On the Double
On the Double
Melville Shavelson was 44 in On the Double as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1961
Poster of It Started in Naples
It Started in Naples
Melville Shavelson was 43 in It Started in Naples as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1960
Poster of The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies
Melville Shavelson was 42 in The Five Pennies as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1959
Poster of Houseboat
Houseboat
Melville Shavelson was 41 in Houseboat as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1958
Poster of Beau James
Beau James
Melville Shavelson was 40 in Beau James as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1957
Poster of The Seven Little Foys
The Seven Little Foys
Melville Shavelson was 38 in The Seven Little Foys as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1955
Poster of Living It Up
Living It Up
Melville Shavelson was 37 in Living It Up as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1954
Poster of Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
Melville Shavelson was 36 in Trouble Along the Way as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of April in Paris
April in Paris
Melville Shavelson was 35 in April in Paris as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of Room for One More
Room for One More
Melville Shavelson was 34 in Room for One More as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1952
Poster of Double Dynamite
Double Dynamite
Melville Shavelson was 34 in Double Dynamite as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1951
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Melville Shavelson was 34 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of On Moonlight Bay
On Moonlight Bay
Melville Shavelson was 34 in On Moonlight Bay as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951
Poster of The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
Melville Shavelson was 33 in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1950
Poster of Always Leave Them Laughing
Always Leave Them Laughing
Melville Shavelson was 32 in Always Leave Them Laughing as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1949
Poster of The Great Lover
The Great Lover
Melville Shavelson was 32 in The Great Lover as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1949
Poster of It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling
Melville Shavelson was 32 in It's a Great Feeling as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Sorrowful Jones
Sorrowful Jones
Melville Shavelson was 32 in Sorrowful Jones as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1949
Poster of Where There's Life
Where There's Life
Melville Shavelson was 30 in Where There's Life as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1947
Poster of The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
Melville Shavelson was 28 in The Kid from Brooklyn as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1946
Poster of Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Melville Shavelson was 28 in Hollywood Victory Caravan as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1945
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Melville Shavelson was 28 in Wonder Man as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1945
Poster of The Princess and the Pirate
The Princess and the Pirate
Melville Shavelson was 27 in The Princess and the Pirate as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1944

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
Melville Shavelson was 68+ in Deceptions as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of Shirley's World
Shirley's World
Melville Shavelson was 55+ in Shirley's World as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It
Melville Shavelson was 52+ in My World and Welcome to It as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
Melville Shavelson was 50+ in Accidental Family as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Melville Shavelson was 36+ in The Danny Thomas Show as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1953