John Erman was born on August 3, 1935, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, USA, which is situated in the Midwestern United States. He was a multifaceted individual, with a career spanning the realms of both direction and production. Erman's most notable works include the 2004 film "The Blackwater Lightship", the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries "Roots", and the 1963 science fiction anthology series "The Outer Limits". Sadly, John Erman passed away on June 25, 2021, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.
Personal Details
BornAug 3, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Career
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2006

Candles on Bay Street as Director
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2004

The Blackwater Lightship as Director
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2001

Victoria & Albert as Director
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1998

Only Love as Director
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1997

Ellen Foster as Director
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1996

The Sunshine Boys as Director
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The Boys Next Door as Director
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1994

Breathing Lessons as Director
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1991

Carolina Skeletons as Director
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Our Sons as Director
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The Last to Go as Director
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1990

Stella as Director
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The Last Best Year as Director
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1988

David as Director
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The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank as Director
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1987

When the Time Comes as Director
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1985

Right to Kill? as Director
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An Early Frost as Director
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1984

A Streetcar Named Desire as Director
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1983

Who Will Love My Children? as Director
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1982

Eleanor, First Lady of the World as Director
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The Letter as Director
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1980

The Silent Lovers as Director
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This Year's Blonde as Director
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The Scarlett O'Hara War as Director
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1979

My Old Man as Director
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1978

Just Me and You as Director
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Disneyland as Director
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1977

Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn as Director
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Green Eyes as Director
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1973

Letters from Three Lovers as Director
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Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies as Director
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1971

Making It as Director