Jerry Adler

Acting

Jerry Adler

Born February 4, 1929 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died August 23, 2025 · aged 96

Jerry Adler (February 4, 1929 – August 23, 2025) was an American theatre director, production supervisor and a television and film actor. Adler was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Pauline and Philip Adler, who was a general manager of the Group Theatre. He was raised in a Jewish observant household. Adler began his theatre career as a stage manager in 1951, working on such productions as …

Known For

A Most Violent YearA Most Violent Year · 2014
A Most Violent Year
★ 6.62014
MovieCrimeDrama
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
In Her ShoesIn Her Shoes · 2005
In Her Shoes
★ 6.22005
MovieComedyDrama
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
Synecdoche, New YorkSynecdoche, New York · 2008
Synecdoche, New York
★ 7.52008
MovieDrama
A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
The Public EyeThe Public Eye · 1992
The Public Eye
★ 6.21992
MovieCrimeDrama
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Find Me GuiltyFind Me Guilty · 2006
Find Me Guilty
★ 6.62006
MovieComedyCrime
Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history.
PrimePrime · 2005
Prime
★ 6.02005
MovieComedyDrama
A career driven professional from Manhattan is wooed by a young painter, who also happens to be the son of her psychoanalyst.
The Angriest Man in BrooklynThe Angriest Man in Brooklyn · 2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
★ 5.62014
MovieDramaComedy
After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.
Manhattan Murder MysteryManhattan Murder Mystery · 1993
Manhattan Murder Mystery
★ 7.31993
MovieComedyMystery
A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead.

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