Howard Erskine

Acting

Howard Erskine

Born June 29, 1926 · West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Died January 22, 2011 · aged 84

No biography available.

Known For

CelebrityCelebrity · 1998
Celebrity
6.01998
MovieDramaComedy
The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments take him to the swankiest corners of Manhattan, but as he jumps from one lavish party to another and engages in numerous empty romances, he starts to doubt the worth of his work. Meanwhile, top TV producer Tony falls for Robin and introduces her to the world of celebrity.
ThinnerThinner · 1996
Thinner
5.91996
MovieFantasyHorror
An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
The Age of InnocenceThe Age of Innocence · 1993
The Age of Innocence
7.01993
MovieDramaRomance
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
The Concert for New York CityThe Concert for New York City · 2001
The Concert for New York City
5.12001
MovieMusicDocumentary
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
Bullets Over BroadwayBullets Over Broadway · 1994
Bullets Over Broadway
7.11994
MovieComedyCrime
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Small Time CrooksSmall Time Crooks · 2000
Small Time Crooks
6.52000
MovieComedyCrime
A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
ZeligZelig · 1983
Zelig
7.41983
MovieComedy
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
The Curse of the Jade ScorpionThe Curse of the Jade Scorpion · 2001
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
6.62001
MovieComedyCrime
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.

Movies

CelebrityCelebrity · 1998
Celebrity
6.01998
MovieDramaComedy
The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments take him to the swankiest corners of Manhattan, but as he jumps from one lavish party to another and engages in numerous empty romances, he starts to doubt the worth of his work. Meanwhile, top TV producer Tony falls for Robin and introduces her to the world of celebrity.
ThinnerThinner · 1996
Thinner
5.91996
MovieFantasyHorror
An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
The Age of InnocenceThe Age of Innocence · 1993
The Age of Innocence
7.01993
MovieDramaRomance
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
The Concert for New York CityThe Concert for New York City · 2001
The Concert for New York City
5.12001
MovieMusicDocumentary
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
Bullets Over BroadwayBullets Over Broadway · 1994
Bullets Over Broadway
7.11994
MovieComedyCrime
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Small Time CrooksSmall Time Crooks · 2000
Small Time Crooks
6.52000
MovieComedyCrime
A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
ZeligZelig · 1983
Zelig
7.41983
MovieComedy
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
The Curse of the Jade ScorpionThe Curse of the Jade Scorpion · 2001
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
6.62001
MovieComedyCrime
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.
Hollywood EndingHollywood Ending · 2002
Hollywood Ending
6.52002
MovieComedyDrama
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
SeminoleSeminole · 1953
Seminole
5.61953
MovieAdventureWestern
Lance Caldwell, a cavalry lieutenant, recounts his efforts to make peace with the Seminole Indian tribe, under an evil major.
RolloverRollover · 1981
Rollover
5.21981
MovieDramaMystery
The wife of a murdered petrochemical company chairman and a banker investigating the liquidity of his new bank stumble upon an international financial scheme that could lead to global economic collapse.
Sounds from a Town I LoveSounds from a Town I Love · 2001
Sounds from a Town I Love
5.62001
MovieComedy
A montage of short scenes of New Yorkers talking on their cellphones, evoking snippets of conversation overheard in passing on the streets of Manhattan. Intended as a celebration of the people of New York City after the events of September 11, 2001.