Mel Damski
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1972–2018 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 97 credits in database
Biography
Melvin “Mel” Damski, born July 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York City, is an American film and television director and producer. He is of Northern European Jewish heritage, one of four children of German refugee parents, and was raised in Roslyn on Long Island. Damski earned a football scholarship to Colgate University, worked as a reporter for Long Island Newsday, and relocated to Los Angeles in 1972 to study at the AFI Conservatory. His directing career includes 29 feature films and numerous television episodes, and he served as the producing‑director of the series Psych. Damski has also taught film and television courses at New York University and the University of Southern California.
Career overview
Mel Damski is a film and television director and producer. He has directed a significant number of films and television episodes throughout his career. Damski's directing credits include 29 movies and numerous episodes of television shows.
Damski's directing work spans multiple genres and formats. He has worked on a variety of projects, contributing to his extensive body of work. His directing experience has allowed him to develop a range of skills and adapt to different production environments.
In addition to his directing career, Damski has also taught film and television at several institutions, including NYU and USC. This experience has likely provided him with a deeper understanding of the industry and its various aspects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
97 titles- Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence (2018) Executive Producer
- Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence (2018) Director
- Homegrown Christmas (2018) Director
- Love at Sea (2018) Director
- Darrow & Darrow: In The Key Of Murder (2018) Executive Producer
- Darrow & Darrow: In The Key Of Murder (2018) Director
- Garage Sale Mysteries: The Mask Murder (2018) Director
- Christmas Getaway (2017) Director
- My Favorite Wedding (2017) Executive Producer
- My Favorite Wedding (2017) Director
- Moonlight in Vermont (2017) Director
- Coming Home for Christmas (2017) Director
- Journey Back to Christmas (2016) Director
- Love on a Limb (2016) Director
- Scorpion (2014) Director
- Common Law (2012) Director
- Switched at Birth (2011) Director
- Legendary (2010) Director
- Women's Murder Club (2007) Director
- The Wedding Bells (2007) Director
- Psych (2006) Director
- Psych (2006) Producer
- Psych (2006) Co-Executive Producer
- Psych (2006) Executive Producer
- The Book of Daniel (2006) Director
- Point Pleasant (2005) Director
- Beautiful People (2005) Director
- Boston Legal (2004) Director
- Kevin Hill (2004) Director
- Las Vegas (2003) Director
- Without a Trace (2002) Director
- Everwood (2002) Director
- The Guardian (2001) Director
- The Tick (2001) Director
- Boston Public (2000) Director
- Ed (2000) Director
- The Fugitive (2000) Director
- Titans (2000) Director
- Young Americans (2000) Director
- Judging Amy (1999) Director
- Jack & Jill (1999) Director
- Charmed (1998) Director
- Dawson's Creek (1998) Director
- Any Day Now (1998) Director
- Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) Director
- Vengeance Unlimited (1998) Director
- The Practice (1997) Director
- Ally McBeal (1997) Director
- Pacific Palisades (1997) Director
- Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies (1997) Director
- Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies (1997) Executive Producer
- Their Second Chance (1997) Director
- Early Edition (1996) Director
- The Care and Handling of Roses (1996) Director
- Nowhere Man (1995) Director
- American Gothic (1995) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) Director
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) Director
- Harts of the West (1993) Director
- Class of '96 (1993) Director
- Wild Card (1992) Director
- Back to the Streets of San Francisco (1992) Director
- Sisters (1991) Director
- Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance (1991) Director
- Blood River (1991) Director
- Blood River (1991) Executive Producer
- Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story (1991) Director
- The Girl Who Came Between Them (1990) Director
- Life Goes On (1989) Director
- Happy Together (1989) Director
- Dolphin Cove (1989) Director
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) Director
- Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure (1989) Director
- The Three Kings (1987) Director
- Murder by the Book (1987) Director
- Hero in the Family (1986) Director
- A Winner Never Quits (1986) Director
- Mischief (1985) Director
- Badge of the Assassin (1985) Director
- Attack on Fear (1984) Director
- Yellowbeard (1983) Director
- An Invasion of Privacy (1983) Director
- Group Madness (1983) as Self
- Making the Grade (1982) Director
- For Ladies Only (1981) Director
- American Dream (1981) Director
- Word of Honor (1981) Director
- The Legend of Walks Far Woman (1980) Director
- A Perfect Match (1980) Story
- A Perfect Match (1980) Director
- Big Shamus, Little Shamus (1979) Director
- The Child Stealer (1979) Director
- Long Journey Back (1978) Director
- Lou Grant (1977) Director
- The Bionic Woman (1976) Director
- M*A*S*H (1972) Director
- Love on a Canvas Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mel Damski best known for?
Mel Damski is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Homegrown Christmas (2018), Garage Sale Mysteries: The Mask Murder (2018), Christmas Getaway (2017), My Favorite Wedding (2017).
When and where was Mel Damski born?
Mel Damski was born on July 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Mel Damski have?
Mel Damski has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2018.
What is Mel Damski's background in cinema and television?
Melvin “Mel” Damski, born July 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York City, is an American film and television director and producer. He is of Northern European Jewish heritage, one of four children of German refugee parents, and was raised in Roslyn on Long Island. Damski earned a football scholarship to Colgate University, ...
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