Carl Gottlieb

Writing • 65 Credits

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Carl Gottlieb (born March 18, 1938) is an American screenwriter, actor, comedian and executive. He is probably best known for co-writing the screenplay for Jaws, as well as directing the 1981 low-budget cult film Caveman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carl Gottlieb, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

🎬 Directed Titles (11)

Directorial Filmography
Caveman

Caveman

1981 ⭐ 3.4
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987 ⭐ 2.9
Laverne & Shirley

Laverne & Shirley

1976 ⭐ 3.5
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

1997 ⭐ 3.0
The Absent-Minded Waiter

The Absent-Minded Waiter

1977 ⭐ 3.4
Hooperman

Hooperman

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Steve Martin Live!

Steve Martin Live!

1984 ⭐ 3.5
Delta House

Delta House

1979 ⭐ 2.9
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Partners in Life

Partners in Life

1990 ⭐ 5.0
George Burns Comedy Week

George Burns Comedy Week

1985 ⭐ 4.0

✍️ Written & Story Credits (15)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Jaws

Jaws

1975 ⭐ 3.8
Screenplay
Jaws 2

Jaws 2

1978 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Jaws 3-D

Jaws 3-D

1983 ⭐ 2.2
Screenplay
The Jerk

The Jerk

1979 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Caveman

Caveman

1981 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Doctor Detroit

Doctor Detroit

1983 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

1970 ⭐ 3.9
Writer
The Bob Newhart Show

The Bob Newhart Show

1972 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
Which Way Is Up?

Which Way Is Up?

1977 ⭐ 2.9
Screenplay
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1967 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
The Jerk, Too

The Jerk, Too

1984 ⭐ 2.3
Characters
The Deadly Triangle

The Deadly Triangle

1977 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Crisis in Sun Valley

Crisis in Sun Valley

1978 ⭐ 4.5
Writer
George Burns Comedy Week

George Burns Comedy Week

1985 ⭐ 4.0
Story

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Jaws

Jaws

1975 ⭐ 3.8
as Meadows
Clueless

Clueless

1995 ⭐ 3.6
as Priest
M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1970 ⭐ 3.5
as 'Ugly John'
The Jerk

The Jerk

1979 ⭐ 3.4
as Iron Balls McGinty
The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye

1973 ⭐ 3.7
as Wade Party Guest (uncredited)
Into the Night

Into the Night

1985 ⭐ 3.3
as Federal Agent
Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

1984 ⭐ 3.1
as Dr. Magnus
Cannonball

Cannonball

1976 ⭐ 2.8
as Terry McMillan
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
Laverne & Shirley

Laverne & Shirley

1976 ⭐ 3.5
as Station Master
The Bob Newhart Show

The Bob Newhart Show

1972 ⭐ 3.8
as Mr. Luberski
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

2003 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Something Evil

Something Evil

1972 ⭐ 2.7
as Party Guest
The Sting II

The Sting II

1983 ⭐ 2.4
as Maitre D'
Baretta

Baretta

1975 ⭐ 3.3
The Making of 'Jaws'

The Making of 'Jaws'

1995 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Up the Sandbox

Up the Sandbox

1972 ⭐ 3.0
as Vinnie
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
Decker

Decker

2014 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Chico and the Man

Chico and the Man

1974 ⭐ 3.0
Jaws, a Monstrous Success

Jaws, a Monstrous Success

2024 ⭐ 3.1
as Self - screenwriter
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

2013 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
The Making of Jaws 2

The Making of Jaws 2

2001 ⭐ 3.9
as Self
Sharksploitation

Sharksploitation

2024 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Hey Landlord!

Hey Landlord!

1966 ⭐ 3.8
A Session with the Committee

A Session with the Committee

1969 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
More Than Friends

More Than Friends

1978 ⭐ 5.0
as Paul J. Micale