Michael Lembeck
33 movies · 55 TV shows
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jun 25, 1948 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Mike Lembeck · Kaptain Kool · Kaptain Kool and the Kongs
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Lembeck (born June 25, 1948) is an actor, television and film director.
Lembeck was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Caroline and Harvey Lembeck, an actor and comedian. He began acting in the late-1960s and directing in the 1970s. His most notable acting role was as Julie Cooper's husband, Max Horvath, on the sitcom, One Day at a Time. He also played "Kaptain Kool" of Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on The Krofft Supershow from 1976 to 1978. He is also known for his role in The Boys in Company C in 1978.
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Lembeck works now as a full-time film and TV director. He won an Emmy for his work as a director on the Friends episode "The One After the Superbowl", and directed 20 other episodes of the series. He is married to actress Lorna Patterson.
He made his feature film debut with The In-Laws. He directed The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, as well as the Nia Vardalos movie Connie and Carla.
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Known for
Michael Lembeck: movies and TV shows
Acting (37)
- 2012
- 1993 Heartbeat
as Ted
- 1992
- 1992
- 1989 Ultraman: The Adventure Begins
as Scott Masterson (voice)
- 1989 The Dream Team
as Ed
- 1988 Side by Side
as Tony Mercer
- 1987 Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
as Abbie Hoffman
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984
- 1981
- 1981 On the Right Track
as Frank Biscardi
- 1981
- 1980 Gorp
as Kavell
- 1980 The Comeback Kid
as Tony
- 1979 The In-Laws
as Tommy Ricardo
- 1978 The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
as Kaptain Kool
- 1978 Having Babies III
as Russ Bridges
- 1978 The Boys in Company C
as Pvt. Vinnie Fazio
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975
- 1975
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973 Blood Sport
as Reuben
- 1973 A Summer Without Boys
as Burt
- 1972 Haunts of the Very Rich
as Johnny Delmonico
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
- 1969 Gidget Grows Up
as Arnold
- 1969
Behind the camera (53)
- 2022 Snow Day
Director
- 2022 #Xmas
Executive Producer
- 2021 The J Team
Director
- 2021 Queen Bees
Director
- 2019
- 2016 A Nutcracker Christmas
Director
- 2015
- 2012
- 2011 The Bling Ring
Director
- 2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Director, Co-Producer
- 2010
- 2010 Tooth Fairy
Director
- 2008 The Clique
Director
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004 Connie and Carla
Director
- 2002 The Santa Clause 2
Director
- 2001
- 2001
- 2001
- 2001
- 2000 From Where I Sit
Director
- 1999
- 1998
- 1998 Some Guys
Director
- 1998
- 1997
- 1997
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1994
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1992
- 1992
- 1991 Acting Sheriff
Director
- 1990
- 1990
- 1989
- 1989
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1976 Donny & Marie
1 episode