Born in Baltimore in 1942, Barry Levinson started as a comedy writer for television and co-wrote Mel Brooks's Silent Movie. His debut as a director, Diner (1982), a story of friends in 1950s Baltimore, was a hit and began a series of films about his home town. Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) gave Robin Williams a breakthrough role, and Rain Man (1988) won four Oscars, including best picture and best director. Later films include Bugsy (1991), Wag the Dog (1997) and Sleepers (1996).
Filmography
- Diner (1982)
- Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
- Rain Man (1988)
- Bugsy (1991)
- Wag the Dog (1997)