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Howard Storm

Writer, Director, Performer
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Howard Storm

Writer, Director, Performer
Birthday

December 11, 1931

Birthplace

New York, New York

Date of Passing

May 26, 2026

Howard Storm was an American film director, television director, and actor.

As a stand-up comedian he traveled with Andy Williams as his opening act, performed in Las Vegas, and appeared on The Merv Griffin Show 14 times . Storm also teamed with attorney Paul Lichtman to write scripts for programs including The Partridge Family and The Bob Newhart Show.

Storm was also an actor who appeared on The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Rhoda, as well as Sanford and Son in addition to other television series.

In 1975, he began his directing career. He directed episodes of Laverne & Shirley, Busting Loose, Joanie Loves Chachi, Mork & Mindy, Taxi, The Redd Foxx Show, Full House, ALF, and Head of the Class as well as other series. He was also Woody Allen's assistant/collaborator on "Bananas" and "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)."

In 1985, Storm directed his only feature film, "Once Bitten, "starring Lauren Hutton and Jim Carrey. In 2010, he made a small guest appearance in the film "Valentine's Day."

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