Robert Iscove

Robert Iscove
Born
(1947-06-04) 4 June 1947

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma materJuilliard School
OccupationsFilm and television director, producer, choreographer, dancer

Robert Iscove (born July 4, 1947) is a Canadian television and film director, producer and choreographer.[1][2] He is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee, Outstanding Choreography for the special Ann-Margret Smith (1976)[3] and Outstanding Directing for a Variety or Musical Program for Cinderella (1997).[4]

Early life and education

Born in Toronto, Iscove studied dance at the Juilliard School and began his choreographing career as an assistant to Michael Bennett.[2]

Career

Choreographer

He made his Broadway debut in the cast of the 1967 musical Henry, Sweet Henry, which Bennett choreographed.[5] Iscove's first feature film work was as choreographer for the 1973 film version of Jesus Christ Superstar.[2]

He subsequently worked on several variety and musical television specials, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Ann-Margret Smith.[3] He was also lead choreographer for the 50th Academy Awards.[6]

Director

After directing musical specials, Iscove directed episodes of 1980s television series like Philip Marlowe, Private Eye, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Faerie Tale Theatre, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Miami Vice, 21 Jump Street, and Wiseguy. During the following decade he helmed numerous television films and miniseries, including 1997's Cinderella, which earned him a second Primetime Emmy nomination.[4]

He made his feature directorial debut with 1999's She's All That. He directed 2003's From Justin to Kelly, a star vehicle for American Idol contestants Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, which was critically panned and nominated for eight Razzie Awards.[7]

Iscove was an uncredited co-director of the animated film Wonder Park, helping finish the film after original director Dylan Brown was fired late into production.[8][9][10][11]

Partial filmography

Film

Television

TV movies and miniseries

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009), Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, vol. 1, Scarecrow Press, p. 274, ISBN 978-0810863781
  2. ^ a b c "Robert Iscove biography and filmography | Robert Iscove movies". Tribute. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  3. ^ a b "Outstanding Achievement In Choreography 1976 - Nominees & Winners". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  4. ^ a b "Outstanding Directing For A Variety Or Music Program 1998 - Nominees & Winners". Television Academy. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  5. ^ "Rob Iscove – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  6. ^ "50th Academy Awards (1977): The Ceremony". Cinema Sight by Wesley Lovell. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  7. ^ "Razzies.com - Home of the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation". www.razzies.com. Archived from the original on 2004-01-28. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  8. ^ https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/siraj_syed/wonder_park_review_who_said_it_can_t_be_done
  9. ^ "Review: Trauma mixed with wacky amusement park antics makes 'Wonder Park' an odd ride". Spokesman.com. 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  10. ^ a b Whittaker, Richard (2019-03-22). "Wonder Park". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  11. ^ a b Wolcott, Gary (14 March 2019). "'Wonder Park' isn't all that wonderful". Tri-City Herald.


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