LOS ANGELES (AP) — Howard Zieff, a film and television commercial director whose works included "Private Benjamin
" and "My Girl
," has died. He was 81.
Zieff died Sunday of Parkinson's disease in Los Angeles, said his wife Ronda Gomez-Quinones.
Goldie Hawn, who received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her role in "Private Benjamin" in 1980, said Zieff "had a special talent for directing comedies, always a rare gift."
Zieff is also credited with helping to change the face of American commercials in the 1960s with witty slice-of life vignettes, such as his "Spicy Meatball" spot for Alka-Seltzer.
" and "My Girl," has died. He was 81.Zieff died Sunday of Parkinson's disease in Los Angeles, said his wife Ronda Gomez-Quinones.
Goldie Hawn, who received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her role in "Private Benjamin" in 1980, said Zieff "had a special talent for directing comedies, always a rare gift."
Zieff is also credited with helping to change the face of American commercials in the 1960s with witty slice-of life vignettes, such as his "Spicy Meatball" spot for Alka-Seltzer.
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