Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Director, Writer, Producer |
Birth Day | July 19, 1927 |
Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
Age | 96 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Occupation | Director, producer, writer and actor |
Years active | 1973–present |
Spouse(s) | Amy Heckerling (m. 1984; div. 1984) |
Children | Mollie Israel (b. 1985) |
Net worth
Neal Israel is a highly regarded figure in the United States as a director, writer, and producer, having contributed significantly to the entertainment industry. Although his exact net worth is not known, it is estimated to range from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Israel's talent and dedication to his craft have undoubtedly led to his success, resulting in a substantial financial standing. With his impressive body of work and continued contributions to the field, there is no doubt that Neal Israel's net worth will continue to grow in the upcoming years.
Biography/Timeline
During the 1980s, Neal married Director Amy Heckerling. They had one daughter, Mollie, before divorcing in 1984.
Israel started his career on the Broadway stage as assistant to legendary Director George Abbott. After working at the New Dramatists Guild and the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference he came to LA, and was an executive at both ABC and CBS. During this time he wrote and directed the break through indie hit Tunnel Vision, which introduced such Future stars as Chevy Chase, John Candy and Al Franken. On television, he wrote Ringo, a special that starred Ringo Starr and George Harrison. He then wrote with his partner, Pat Proft, the first Police Academy movie, which spawned six sequels. He directed and co wrote Bachelor Party, which starred Tom Hanks. He followed this with the comedy Moving Violations. Real Genius, another of his scripts, was made into a successful film starring Val Kilmer, and in 1987, he produced the film Three O'Clock High. He also directed "Breaking The Rules" starring Jason Bateman and the cult classic "Surf Ninjas" with Rob Schneider and Leslie Nielsen.
In 2004, he executive produced the Academy Award nominated film Finding Neverland which starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. He is currently working on a comedy with his long-term partner Pat Proft that will feature stars of the predominant comedic films of the 70's and 80's.