Michael Gottlieb (director)

Michael Bernard Gottlieb (April 12, 1945 – May 23, 2014) was an American film director, screenwriter and video game producer.[1][2][3]

Michael Gottlieb
Born	Michael Bernard Gottlieb April 12, 1945
Died	May 23, 2014 (aged 69) La Cañada Flintridge, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Film director, screenwriter, video game producer

On May 23, 2014, Gottlieb was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He was 69 years old.[4]

Michael is survived by his three daughters Sarah Gottlieb, Julia Gottlieb, and Grace Francisca Gottlieb.

Filmography

• Mannequin (1987) – director, writer
• The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990) – director (under the pseudonym Alan Smithee)
• Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991) – writer
• Mr. Nanny (1993) – director, writer
• A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) – director

Video games produced

• Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
• NBA Hangtime (1996)
• Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
• Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero (1998)
• Mortal Kombat Gold (1999)
• Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (2000)
• Fire Blade (2002)
• Shadow Hearts: Covenant (2004)
• Midway Arcade Treasures 3 (2005)
• Area 51 (2005)

References

1. "Michael Gottlieb Obituary". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
2. Michael Gottlieb – IMDb
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2011-06-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
4. Dagan, Carmel (May 27, 2014). "Michael Gottlieb, Movie Director, Film Professor at Pasadena's Art Center, Dies at 69". Variety. Retrieved May 28, 2014.