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Joel Paley(1955-2025)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Joel Paley was born on 6 October 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Joel was a writer and director, known for Ruthless! The Musical (2019), She TV (1994) and Cats Don't Dance (1997). Joel was married to Marvin Laird. Joel died on 11 January 2025 in Milford, Connecticut, USA.
BornOctober 6, 1955
DiedJanuary 11, 2025(69)
BornOctober 6, 1955
DiedJanuary 11, 2025(69)
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Known for

Anya Evans in Ruthless! The Musical (2019)
Ruthless! The Musical
7.1
  • Writer
  • 2019
She TV (1994)
She TV
8.4
TV Series
  • Director
  • 1994
Cats Don't Dance (1997)
Cats Don't Dance
6.9
  • Writer
  • 1997
Bea Arthur in Maude (1972)
Maude
7.3
TV Series
  • Music Department

Credits

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Writer

  • Anya Evans in Ruthless! The Musical (2019)
    Ruthless! The Musical
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 2019
  • Cats Don't Dance (1997)
    Cats Don't Dance
    6.9
    • additional screenplay material
    • 1997

Director

  • She TV (1994)
    She TV
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1994

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • Toonstruck (1996)
    Toonstruck
    8.5
    Video Game
    • additional director: live action
    • 1996

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 6, 1955
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • January 11, 2025
    • Milford, Connecticut, USA
  • Spouse
    • Marvin Laird? - December 2, 2024 (his death)

Did you know

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    Passed away six weeks after the death of his husband, Marvin Laird.

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