Jerry Levine(I)
- Director
- Actor
- Producer
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's Academy Award nominated . 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. Along with episodes of MONK, and as Elaine's love interest in the "The Big Salad" episode of SEINFELD. Jerry can next be seen on FX playing the role of Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, in Ryan Murphy's 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. 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. In New York, Jerry worked on over 30 plays at the renowned Roundabout Theatre. Jerry sits on the Board of Directors of The Lighthouse International Film Festival.
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. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife (television executive/producer, Nina Tassler). They have two children who also reside in Los Angeles.
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's Academy Award nominated . 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. Along with episodes of MONK, and as Elaine's love interest in the "The Big Salad" episode of SEINFELD. Jerry can next be seen on FX playing the role of Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, in Ryan Murphy's 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. 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. In New York, Jerry worked on over 30 plays at the renowned Roundabout Theatre. Jerry sits on the Board of Directors of The Lighthouse International Film Festival.
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. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife (television executive/producer, Nina Tassler). They have two children who also reside in Los Angeles.
