Howard Zieff
1927–2009 (age 82)
film director
Biography
Howard Zieff began his creative career in advertising, directing memorable television commercials before making the leap to feature films, and he became known for a warm eye and a deft sense of timing. Born in 1927, he combined technical precision with a playful sensibility, working with actors to bring comedic stories to life.
Zieff's movies such as "Heaven Can Wait," "Unfaithfully Yours," and "My Girl" blended heart with humor, and he remained a mentor and advocate for the behind-the-scenes craftsmen who kept Hollywood running smoothly until his retirement.