Bill Fishman

Bill Fishman

Known for

Directing

Biography

Bill Fishman, born in 1958, is an American film director and producer known for his distinctive work in both documentary and narrative cinema. With a career spanning several decades, Fishman gained recognition for his groundbreaking documentary "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls" (1984), a cult classic that showcased his unique storytelling style. He continued to make waves with his narrative feature "Tapeheads" (1988), blending music and comedy. Fishman's career expanded into television, contributing to popular series like "Grace Under Fire" and "My Name Is Earl." He won an award at the 1999 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival and has also directed numerous music videos for s...

Best known work

Posse
Posse
1993
Tapeheads
Tapeheads
1988
Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
Blood Theatre
Blood Theatre
1984
Floundering
Floundering
1994
Waltzing with Brando
Waltzing with Brando
2025
Desperate But Not Serious
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
My Dinner with Jimi
My Dinner with Jimi
2003
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
1997
Hollywood Signs
Hollywood Signs
2022

Filmography

  1. 2025

    Waltzing with Brando

    Director, Writer, Producer

  2. 2022

  3. 2021

    Butter Miracle Suite One

    Director, Writer, Producer

  4. 2003

  5. 2000

  6. 1997

  7. 1994

    Floundering

    as Insurance Salesman

  8. 1994

  9. 1993

    Posse

    Co-Executive Producer

  10. 1988

    Tapeheads

    Director, Screenplay, Story

  11. 1984

    Blood Theatre

    Director of Photography

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