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Zelig

Plot: Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others
Release Date: Friday, July 15 1983
41 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Woody AllenWoody Allen
Woody Allen was
47 in Zelig
as 'Leonard Zelig'.
Sat, Nov 30 1935
Portrait of Mia FarrowMia Farrow
Mia Farrow was
38 in Zelig
as 'Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher'.
Fri, Feb 09 1945
Portrait of Patrick HorganPatrick Horgan
Patrick Horgan was
54 in Zelig
as 'The Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, May 26 1929
Portrait of John BuckwalterJohn Buckwalter
John Buckwalter was
>> in Zelig
as 'Dr. Sindell'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marvin ChatinoverMarvin Chatinover
Marvin Chatinover was
56 in Zelig
as 'Glandular Diagnosis Doctor'.
Sun, Apr 24 1927
Portrait of Stanley SwerdlowStanley Swerdlow
Stanley Swerdlow was
>> in Zelig
as 'Mexican Food Doctor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul NevensPaul Nevens
Paul Nevens was
>> in Zelig
as 'Dr. Birsky'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard ErskineHoward Erskine
Howard Erskine was
57 in Zelig
as 'Hypodermic Doctor'.
Tue, Jun 29 1926 –
Sat, Jan 22 2011
Portrait of Richard WhitingRichard Whiting
Richard Whiting was
73 in Zelig
as 'Other Doctor'.
Tue, Aug 17 1909
Portrait of Ralph BellRalph Bell
Ralph Bell was
>> in Zelig
as 'Other Doctor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Will HussungWill Hussung
Will Hussung was
>> in Zelig
as 'Other Doctor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gale HansenGale Hansen
Gale Hansen was
23 in Zelig
as 'Freshman #1'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Portrait of Michael JeterMichael Jeter
Michael Jeter was
30 in Zelig
as 'Freshman #2'.
Tue, Aug 26 1952 –
Sun, Mar 30 2003
Portrait of Peter McRobbiePeter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie was
40 in Zelig
as 'Workers Rally Speaker'.
Sun, Jan 31 1943
Portrait of Richard LittRichard Litt
Richard Litt was
>> in Zelig
as 'Charles Koslow'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Louise WilsonMary Louise Wilson
Mary Louise Wilson was
51 in Zelig
as 'Sister Ruth'.
Thu, Nov 12 1931
Portrait of Alice BeardsleyAlice Beardsley
Alice Beardsley was
58 in Zelig
as 'Telephone Operator'.
Sat, Mar 28 1925
Portrait of Paula TruemanPaula Trueman
Paula Trueman was
86 in Zelig
as 'Woman on Telephone'.
Sun, Apr 25 1897 –
Wed, Mar 23 1994
Portrait of Garrett M. BrownGarrett M. Brown
Garrett M. Brown was
34 in Zelig
as 'Actor Zelig'.
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Portrait of Marianne TatumMarianne Tatum
Marianne Tatum was
32 in Zelig
as 'Actress Fletcher'.
Sun, Feb 18 1951
Portrait of Charles DennyCharles Denny
Charles Denny was
62 in Zelig
as 'Actor Doctor'.
Tue, Mar 15 1921 –
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Portrait of Michael KellMichael Kell
Michael Kell was
>> in Zelig
as 'Actor Koslow'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John RothmanJohn Rothman
John Rothman was
34 in Zelig
as 'Paul Deghuee'.
Fri, Jun 03 1949
Portrait of Deborah RushDeborah Rush
Deborah Rush was
29 in Zelig
as 'Lita Fox'.
Sat, Apr 10 1954
Portrait of Stanley SimmondsStanley Simmonds
Stanley Simmonds was
>> in Zelig
as 'Lita's Lawyer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BergerRobert Berger
Robert Berger was
>> in Zelig
as 'Zelig's Lawyer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeanine JacksonJeanine Jackson
Jeanine Jackson was
>> in Zelig
as 'Helen Gray'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DoumanianJohn Doumanian
John Doumanian was
>> in Zelig
as 'Greek Waiter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willy HoltWilly Holt
Willy Holt was
61 in Zelig
as 'Rally Chancellor'.
Wed, Nov 30 1921 –
Fri, Jun 22 2007
Portrait of Susan SontagSusan Sontag
Susan Sontag was
50 in Zelig
as 'Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews'.
Mon, Jan 16 1933 –
Tue, Dec 28 2004
Portrait of Saul BellowSaul Bellow
Saul Bellow was
68 in Zelig
as 'Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews'.
Sat, Jul 10 1915 –
Tue, Apr 05 2005
Portrait of Irving HoweIrving Howe
Irving Howe was
63 in Zelig
as 'Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews'.
Fri, Jun 11 1920 –
Wed, May 05 1993
Portrait of Marshall Cole Sr.Marshall Cole Sr.
Marshall Cole Sr. was
>> in Zelig
as 'Calvin Turner - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen GarrisonEllen Garrison
Ellen Garrison was
>> in Zelig
as 'Older Dr. Fletcher - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack CannonJack Cannon
Jack Cannon was
>> in Zelig
as 'Mike Geibell - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theodore R. SmitsTheodore R. Smits
Theodore R. Smits was
>> in Zelig
as 'Ted Bierbauer - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sherman LoudSherman Loud
Sherman Loud was
>> in Zelig
as 'Older Paul Deghuee - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth RothschildElizabeth Rothschild
Elizabeth Rothschild was
>> in Zelig
as 'Older Sister Meryl Fletcher - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kuno SponholzKuno Sponholz
Kuno Sponholz was
>> in Zelig
as 'Oswald Pohl - Contemporary Interviews'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed HerlihyEd Herlihy
Ed Herlihy was
>> in Zelig
as 'Pathe News Announcer (voice)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dwight WeistDwight Weist
Dwight Weist was
73 in Zelig
as 'Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 16 1910 –
Tue, Jul 16 1991
Portrait of George HamlinGeorge Hamlin
George Hamlin was
>> in Zelig
as 'Experimental Drugs Doctor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert IglesiaRobert Iglesia
Robert Iglesia was
>> in Zelig
as 'Man in Barber Chair'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eli ResnickEli Resnick
Eli Resnick was
>> in Zelig
as 'Man in Park'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward McPhillipsEdward McPhillips
Edward McPhillips was
>> in Zelig
as 'Scotsman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sol LomitaSol Lomita
Sol Lomita was
46 in Zelig
as 'Martin Geist'.
Fri, Apr 23 1937 –
Thu, Jan 18 2001
Portrait of Ed LaneEd Lane
Ed Lane was
>> in Zelig
as 'Man on Telephone'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sharon Ferrol-YoungSharon Ferrol-Young
Sharon Ferrol-Young was
23 in Zelig
as 'Miss Baker'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Portrait of Dimitri VassilopoulosDimitri Vassilopoulos
Dimitri Vassilopoulos was
>> in Zelig
as 'Martinez'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephanie FarrowStephanie Farrow
Stephanie Farrow was
>> in Zelig
as 'Sister Meryl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francis BegginsFrancis Beggins
Francis Beggins was
>> in Zelig
as 'City Hall Speaker'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean TrowbridgeJean Trowbridge
Jean Trowbridge was
>> in Zelig
as 'Dr. Fletcher's Mother'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken ChapinKen Chapin
Ken Chapin was
53 in Zelig
as 'On-Camera Interviewer'.
Wed, Aug 14 1929 –
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Portrait of Gerald KleinGerald Klein
Gerald Klein was
>> in Zelig
as 'Hearst Guest'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vincent Jerman-JerosaVincent Jerman-Jerosa
Vincent Jerman-Jerosa was
>> in Zelig
as 'Hearst Guest'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Erma CampbellErma Campbell
Erma Campbell was
>> in Zelig
as 'Zelig's Wife'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anton MarcoAnton Marco
Anton Marco was
>> in Zelig
as 'Wrist Victim'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louise DeitchLouise Deitch
Louise Deitch was
>> in Zelig
as 'House-Painting Victim'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernice DowisBernice Dowis
Bernice Dowis was
>> in Zelig
as 'Vilification Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernie HeroldBernie Herold
Bernie Herold was
>> in Zelig
as 'Carter Dean'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth KaitanElizabeth Kaitan
Elizabeth Kaitan was
22 in Zelig
as 'German Girl (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 19 1960
Portrait of Arthur AndersonArthur Anderson
Arthur Anderson was
60 in Zelig
as 'Other Doctor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 29 1922 –
Sat, Apr 09 2016
Portrait of Bubba Dean RamboBubba Dean Rambo
Bubba Dean Rambo was
>> in Zelig
as 'Charleston Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kim Johnston UlrichKim Johnston Ulrich
Kim Johnston Ulrich was
28 in Zelig
as 'Beauty Contestant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 24 1955
Portrait of Michael BlevinsMichael Blevins
Michael Blevins was
>> in Zelig
as 'Lizard Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jon HaydenJon Hayden
Jon Hayden was
>> in Zelig
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mae QuestelMae Questel
Mae Questel was
74 in Zelig
as 'Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 13 1908 –
Sun, Jan 04 1998
Portrait of Ruth Leon WeimanRuth Leon Weiman
Ruth Leon Weiman was
>> in Zelig
as 'Mother of a Graduate (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tug WilsonTug Wilson
Tug Wilson was
>> in Zelig
as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Woody AllenWoody Allen
Woody Allen was
47 in Zelig
as 'Director, Writer'
Sat, Nov 30 1935
Portrait of Gordon WillisGordon Willis
Gordon Willis was
52 in Zelig
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, May 28 1931 –
Sun, May 18 2014
Portrait of Frederic B. BlankfeinFrederic B. Blankfein
Frederic B. Blankfein was
>> in Zelig
as 'First Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony GittelsonTony Gittelson
Tony Gittelson was
>> in Zelig
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Duncan ScottDuncan Scott
Duncan Scott was
>> in Zelig
as 'Additional Second Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim ChoryJim Chory
Jim Chory was
>> in Zelig
as 'Additional Second Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas A. ReillyThomas A. Reilly
Thomas A. Reilly was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael PeyserMichael Peyser
Michael Peyser was
>> in Zelig
as 'Associate Producer, Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GreenhutRobert Greenhut
Robert Greenhut was
>> in Zelig
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles H. JoffeCharles H. Joffe
Charles H. Joffe was
53 in Zelig
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Jul 16 1929 –
Wed, Jul 09 2008
Portrait of Jack RollinsJack Rollins
Jack Rollins was
68 in Zelig
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Mar 23 1915 –
Thu, Jun 18 2015
Portrait of Susan E. MorseSusan E. Morse
Susan E. Morse was
31 in Zelig
as 'Editor'
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of Marjorie DeutschMarjorie Deutsch
Marjorie Deutsch was
>> in Zelig
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Lynn SableLynn Sable
Lynn Sable was
>> in Zelig
as 'Apprentice Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janet Lund RobbinsJanet Lund Robbins
Janet Lund Robbins was
>> in Zelig
as 'Apprentice Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randall ColemanRandall Coleman
Randall Coleman was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gina RooseGina Roose
Gina Roose was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred RosenbergFred Rosenberg
Fred Rosenberg was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry Peck BollesHarry Peck Bolles
Harry Peck Bolles was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeffrey SternJeffrey Stern
Jeffrey Stern was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debra BardDebra Bard
Debra Bard was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzanne PillsburySuzanne Pillsbury
Suzanne Pillsbury was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan SableDan Sable
Dan Sable was
>> in Zelig
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pamela Scott ArnoldPamela Scott Arnold
Pamela Scott Arnold was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard NordRichard Nord
Richard Nord was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Dick HymanDick Hyman
Dick Hyman was
56 in Zelig
as 'Original Music Composer'
Tue, Mar 08 1927
Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet Taylor
Juliet Taylor was
>> in Zelig
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph Badalucco Jr.Joseph Badalucco Jr.
Joseph Badalucco Jr. was
23 in Zelig
as 'Lead Set Dresser'
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Portrait of Frank GraziadeiFrank Graziadei
Frank Graziadei was
>> in Zelig
as 'Sound Recordist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leslie BloomLeslie Bloom
Leslie Bloom was
>> in Zelig
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Todd M. ThalerTodd M. Thaler
Todd M. Thaler was
26 in Zelig
as 'Assistant Production Coordinator'
Thu, May 02 1957
Portrait of Timothy M. BourneTimothy M. Bourne
Timothy M. Bourne was
>> in Zelig
as 'Location Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mel BourneMel Bourne
Mel Bourne was
59 in Zelig
as 'Production Design'
Thu, Nov 22 1923 –
Tue, Jan 14 2003
Portrait of Robert ConnorsRobert Connors
Robert Connors was
>> in Zelig
as 'Best Boy Electric'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Helen RobinHelen Robin
Helen Robin was
>> in Zelig
as 'Production Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James MazzolaJames Mazzola
James Mazzola was
>> in Zelig
as 'Property Master'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom McKinleyTom McKinley
Tom McKinley was
>> in Zelig
as 'Costume Assistant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Romaine GreeneRomaine Greene
Romaine Greene was
>> in Zelig
as 'Hair Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James SabatJames Sabat
James Sabat was
>> in Zelig
as 'Production Sound Mixer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Santo LoquastoSanto Loquasto
Santo Loquasto was
38 in Zelig
as 'Costume Design'
Wed, Jul 26 1944
Portrait of Fern BuchnerFern Buchner
Fern Buchner was
54 in Zelig
as 'Makeup Designer'
Tue, Jan 01 1929
Portrait of Ken MurrayKen Murray
Ken Murray was
80 in Zelig
as 'Thanks'
Tue, Jul 14 1903 –
Wed, Oct 12 1988
Portrait of Louis SabatLouis Sabat
Louis Sabat was
>> in Zelig
as 'Boom Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ezra SwerdlowEzra Swerdlow
Ezra Swerdlow was
>> in Zelig
as 'Unit Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert WardRobert Ward
Robert Ward was
>> in Zelig
as 'Key Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Edward AllenJohn Edward Allen
John Edward Allen was
33 in Zelig
as 'Thanks'
Mon, Mar 27 1950 –
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Portrait of Speed HopkinsSpeed Hopkins
Speed Hopkins was
35 in Zelig
as 'Art Direction'
Sat, Apr 03 1948 –
Tue, Jan 26 1993
Portrait of Richard HornungRichard Hornung
Richard Hornung was
>> in Zelig
as 'Costume Assistant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray QuinlanRay Quinlan
Ray Quinlan was
>> in Zelig
as 'Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick HoganPatrick Hogan
Patrick Hogan was
>> in Zelig
as 'Driver'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kerry HayesKerry Hayes
Kerry Hayes was
>> in Zelig
as 'Still Photographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick MingaloneDick Mingalone
Dick Mingalone was
>> in Zelig
as 'Camera Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kay ChapinKay Chapin
Kay Chapin was
>> in Zelig
as 'Script Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Werner ShererWerner Sherer
Werner Sherer was
46 in Zelig
as 'Hairstylist'
Fri, Jan 01 1937
Portrait of James SoriceJames Sorice
James Sorice was
>> in Zelig
as 'Key Scenic Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James FanningJames Fanning
James Fanning was
>> in Zelig
as 'Transportation Captain'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paula HeroldPaula Herold
Paula Herold was
>> in Zelig
as 'Casting Associate'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick DiorRick Dior
Rick Dior was
36 in Zelig
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Wed, Apr 09 1947 –
Mon, Oct 26 1998
Portrait of John Caglione Jr.John Caglione Jr.
John Caglione Jr. was
>> in Zelig
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cosmo SoriceCosmo Sorice
Cosmo Sorice was
>> in Zelig
as 'Scenic Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gail SiciliaGail Sicilia
Gail Sicilia was
>> in Zelig
as 'Unit Publicist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart RobertsonStuart Robertson
Stuart Robertson was
>> in Zelig
as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David J. SchweitzerDavid J. Schweitzer
David J. Schweitzer was
>> in Zelig
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Ronald BurkeRonald Burke
Ronald Burke was
>> in Zelig
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Carl TurnquestCarl Turnquest
Carl Turnquest was
>> in Zelig
as 'Projection'
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Portrait of Carol NastCarol Nast
Carol Nast was
>> in Zelig
as 'Location Scout'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas C. HartDouglas C. Hart
Douglas C. Hart was
>> in Zelig
as 'Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arne OlsenArne Olsen
Arne Olsen was
>> in Zelig
as 'Construction Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ChristiansBill Christians
Bill Christians was
>> in Zelig
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Irwin YoungIrwin Young
Irwin Young was
>> in Zelig
as 'Thanks'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janet RosenbloomJanet Rosenbloom
Janet Rosenbloom was
>> in Zelig
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob PaoneBob Paone
Bob Paone was
>> in Zelig
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy B. YokelsonRoy B. Yokelson
Roy B. Yokelson was
>> in Zelig
as 'Sound Engineer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Danny DanielsDanny Daniels
Danny Daniels was
>> in Zelig
as 'Choreographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lyn CarrollLyn Carroll
Lyn Carroll was
>> in Zelig
as 'Costume Assistant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lancey Saunders CloughLancey Saunders Clough
Lancey Saunders Clough was
>> in Zelig
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan LopateJoan Lopate
Joan Lopate was
>> in Zelig
as 'Art Department Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cheryl HillCheryl Hill
Cheryl Hill was
>> in Zelig
as 'Location Scout'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan RollinsSusan Rollins
Susan Rollins was
>> in Zelig
as 'Location Scout'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken RothsteinKen Rothstein
Ken Rothstein was
>> in Zelig
as 'Location Scout'
Unknown Birthday