Melville Shavelson

WriterDirectorAdditional Crew
Born
April 1, 1917
Died
August 8, 2007
Awards
4 wins, 12 nominations

Melville Shavelson was born on 1 April 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Houseboat (1958), The Five Pennies (1959) and The War Between Men and Women (1972). He was married to Ruth Lafaye Florea and Lucille (Lucy) T. Myers. He died on 8 August…

Biography

Melville Shavelson was born on April 1, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Houseboat (1958), The Five Pennies (1959) and The War Between Men and Women (1972). He was married to Ruth Lafaye Florea and Lucille (Lucy) T. Myers. He died on August 8, 2007 in Studio City, California, USA.

Script and Continuity Department

My World and Welcome to ItMy World and Welcome to It(1969)
The 27th Annual Academy AwardsThe 27th Annual Academy Awards(1955)

Additional Crew

BackstoryBackstory(2000)
The Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas Show(1953)

Thanks

BreatheBreathe(2010)
BackstoryBackstory(2000)

Self

An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder(2018)as Interviewer
Tales from the ScriptTales from the Script(2009)as Self
Sinatra: Dark StarSinatra: Dark Star(2005)as Self
American MastersAmerican Masters(1985)as Self
Love Hollywood StyleLove Hollywood Style(2004)as Director

Archive Footage

American MastersAmerican Masters(1985)as Self
The 80th Annual Academy AwardsThe 80th Annual Academy Awards(2008)as Self - Memorial Tribute
The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsThe 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards(2007)as Self - In Memoriam

Known for

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"A New Kind Of Love," Paul Newman with Producer/ Director Melville Shavelson on the set. 1963 ParamountHenry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Robert F. Blumofe, and Melville Shavelson in Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Robert F. Blumofe, and Melville Shavelson in Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)