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11 Facts About Allan Arkush

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Allan Arkush was born on April 30,1948 and is an American director and producer of films, television and videos.

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Allan Arkush graduated in 1966 from Fort Lee High School.

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Allan Arkush attended New York University Film School from 1967 to 1970.

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Allan Arkush returned to New York City in 1973 where he drove a taxi.

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Allan Arkush moved to Los Angeles on October 4,1973.

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Allan Arkush got his start in the film industry working in the trailer department for Roger Corman's New World Pictures, where he met Dante.

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Allan Arkush co-directed Corman-produced films Hollywood Boulevard, Deathsport, was second-unit director on Grand Theft Auto for Ron Howard, and directed Rock 'n' Roll High School, starring The Ramones.

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Allan Arkush directed several TV series, including Fame and St Elsewhere.

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Allan Arkush's most recent work is A Series of Unfortunate Events for which he received a DGA nomination and Another Life, both for Netflix.

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Allan Arkush is a member of the DGA Mentor Program, and teaches the Narrative Workshop at the American Film Institute.

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Allan Arkush is married to Joanne Palace Arkush, and they have two daughters: Allison and Jacqueline.