Sam Weisman

Sam Weisman (born May 21, 1947) is an American film / television director, film producer and former actor. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a 1973 graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program^[1] in Acting and Directing. He earned a BA in Music History from Yale University, where he was a member of the second longest running a cappella group in the nation, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus.

Sam Weisman
Born	(1947-05-21) May 21, 1947 (age 78) Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	BA (Music history), Yale, 1969 MFA (Acting / Directing), Brandeis University, 1973
Alma mater	Yale University Brandeis University
Occupation(s)	Film / television director / producer, actor
Years active	1973–present
Spouse	Constance McCashin ​ (m. 1978)​
Children	2
Relatives	David Weisman (brother)

Personal life

His brother was the film producer David Weisman.

Sam Weisman is married to former Knots Landing actress Constance McCashin, with whom he has two children: Marguerite Weisman, a book editor, and Daniel Weisman,^[2] formerly a music manager, who managed Capital Cities, Wale and Mike Posner,^[3] now in wealth management.^[4]

Directorial / Producer credits

• Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
• What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
• The Out-of-Towners (1999)
• George of the Jungle (1997)
• Bye Bye Love (1995)
• D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
• Mimi & Me (1991)
• The Art of Being Nick (1986)
• Taking It Home (1986)