Jack Amiel

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Jack Amiel
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Jack Amiel and Juliet Rylance in May 2015
Born Manhattan, New York
Occupation Television writer, screenwriter, producer, showrunner
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Madison
Notable works The Knick
Raising Helen
The Shaggy Dog
Big Miracle

Jack Amiel is an American TV writer, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for co-creating Cinemax's period medical drama The Knick , and for writing the films Raising Helen (2004), The Shaggy Dog (2006) and Big Miracle (2012), all with writing partner Michael Begler.

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Early life

Amiel was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. He attended Fieldston School in New York City, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he majored in History. [1]

He met his future writing partner Michael Begler while they were in college together. [2]

Amiel is of Jewish background. [3] [4]

Career

After college, Amiel moved to Los Angeles and worked as a PA on a number of Fox sitcoms. He and Begler, who was working as a PA in New York, decided to write together shortly after, and Begler soon joined Amiel in Los Angeles. Their first writing job was on Fox's Herman's Head . [2]

Amiel worked consistently from that point onwards, writing - with Begler - on a number of sitcoms, including Empty Nest , Minor Adjustments , The Jeff Foxworthy Show , The Tony Danza Show and Malcolm in the Middle . [5]

In the mid-2000s, Amiel transitioned into writing feature films, penning the scripts for the romantic comedies The Prince and Me and Garry Marshall's Raising Helen , both released in 2004. [6] [7]

In 2006, Amiel wrote Disney's The Shaggy Dog , starring Tim Allen and Robert Downey Jr. [8]

Amiel wrote 2012's Ken Kwapis-directed Big Miracle starring Drew Barrymore. [7]

Cinemax picked up Amiel and Begler's The Knick to series, after they wrote the pilot script on spec. Steven Soderbergh came on board the series as director and executive producer. [9] Amiel and Begler served as co-showrunners and executive producers, and wrote the majority of the series' episodes. The series premiered on August 8, 2014. It was renewed for a second season of 10 episodes, airing October 2015. [10]

In April 2021, it was announced that Amiel and Begler will serve as executive producers, writers and showrunners for second season of Perry Mason . Around the same time he signed an overall deal with HBO [11]

Cast and Crew of The Knick - 2014 Peabody Award Acceptance Speech The Knick (18415223088).jpg
Cast and Crew of The Knick - 2014 Peabody Award Acceptance Speech

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 The Prince and Me Screenplay by
Raising Helen Screenplay by
2006 The Shaggy Dog Screenplay by
2007Hell on EarthWritten byTV movie; also Executive Producer
2012 Big Miracle Screenplay by

Production staff

YearShowRoleNotes
1996 The Jeff Foxworthy Show Co-producer
1997
The Tony Danza Show Producer
1998
2014 The Knick Executive Producer, Co-creator
2015
2020 Perry Mason Executive Producer, Co-Showrunner (Season 2) [11]

Writer

YearShowSeasonEpisode titleEpisodeNotes
1994 Herman's Head 3"The Herm from Ipanema"17
1995 Empty Nest 7"The Ex-Files"19
1996 Minor Adjustments 1"Ask Dr. Ron"9
"Baba-Doo-Wang"14
The Jeff Foxworthy Show 2"The Poor Sportsmen of the Apocalypse"3
1997"Feud for Thought"11
"Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks"12
1998 The Wonderful World of Disney 1"Disneys Animal Kingdom: The First Adventure"27
The Tony Danza Show 1"C'gar Face"6
"Vision Quest"14
2000 Malcolm in the Middle 1"Lois vs. Evil"9
2014 The Knick 1"Method and Madness1
"Mr. Paris Shoes"2
"The Busy Flea"3
"Where's the Dignity"4
"Start Calling Me Dad"6
"Get the Rope"7
"Working Late a Lot"8
"Crutchfield"10
20152"Ten Knots"1
"You're No Rose"2
"The Best with the Best to Get the Best"3
"Wonderful Surprises"4
"Williams and Walker"7
"Do You Remember Moon Flower?"9
"This Is All We Are"10
2020 Perry Mason 21

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"Method and Madness" is the series premiere of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on August 8, 2014.

"Mr. Paris Shoes" is the second episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on August 15, 2014.

"The Busy Flea" is the third episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on August 22, 2014.

"Where's the Dignity?" is the fourth episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on September 5, 2014.

"Start Calling Me Dad" is the sixth episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on September 19, 2014.

"Get the Rope" is the seventh episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on September 26, 2014.

"Working Late a Lot" is the eighth episode of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on October 3, 2014.

"Crutchfield" is the tenth episode and first season finale of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. The episode was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on October 17, 2014.

"Ten Knots" is the first episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the eleventh overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on October 16, 2015.

"You're No Rose" is the second episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the twelfth overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on October 23, 2015.

"The Best with the Best to Get the Best" is the third episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 13th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on October 30, 2015.

"Wonderful Surprises" is the fourth episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 14th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on November 6, 2015.

"There Are Rules" is the sixth episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 16th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on November 20, 2015.

"Williams and Walker" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 17th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on November 27, 2015.

"Do You Remember Moon Flower?" is the ninth episode of the second season of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 19th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on December 11, 2015.

"This Is All We Are" is the tenth episode of the second season and series finale of the American medical period drama television series The Knick. It is the 20th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, and directed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. It originally aired on Cinemax on December 18, 2015. In March 2017, Cinemex cancelled the series, making the episode the series finale.

References

  1. ↑ "Jack Amiel - Maisha Film Lab". Maisha Film Lab. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  2. 1 2 Travers, Ben (2014-08-06). "'The Knick' Creators on How They Went From Writing Studio Rom-Coms to Steven Soderbergh's New TV Show". IndieWire. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  3. ↑ "Interview: The Knick Creators Amiel and Begler". 19 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Guys Night Out | United Jewish Federation of Utah".
  5. ↑ "Jack Amiel | HuffPost". www.huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  6. ↑ Foundas, Scott (2004-03-28). "The Prince & Me". Variety. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  7. 1 2 "THE KNICK Showrunners Jack Amiel and Michael Begler on Bringing Their Show to Life | Nerdist". Nerdist. 2014-08-07. Archived from the original on 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  8. ↑ "The Shaggy Dog | Film Review | Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  9. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2013-05-23). "Steven Soderbergh Will Interrupt Retirement To Direct And Produce Cinemax Series 'The Knick' With Clive Owen Starring". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  10. ↑ "Cinemax Gives Steven Soderbergh's 'The Knick' Early Season 2 Renewal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  11. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2021). "Jack Amiel & Michael Begler Ink Big Overall Deal With HBO, Join 'Perry Mason' As Showrunners; Ron Fitzgerald & Rolin Jones Exit". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 23, 2021.
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