Joel Rapp | |
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| Born | Joel Malcolm Rapp (1934-05-22)May 22, 1934 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 2021(2021-09-15) (aged 87) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Spouse | Susan Stoller |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Philip Rapp (father) |
Joel Malcolm Rapp (May 22, 1934 – September 15, 2021) was an American writer and director who worked extensively in film and television.[1][2]
Rapp was born inNew York, and grew up inBeverly Hills, California. He was the son ofPhilip Rapp, and was the older brother of Paul Rapp, a production manager for film and television.[2]
In the late 1950s, Rapp worked with producerRoger Corman as a director on the filmsHigh School Big Shot andBattle of Blood Island. He also wrote for numerous sitcoms includingMcHale's Navy,Bewitched, andGreen Acres.
Rapp was a passionate gardener, and was nicknamed "Mr. Mother Earth, Plant Man to the Stars". He authored 14 books on gardening, and was the gardener forLive with Regis and Kathie Lee.[2]
He died in Beverly Hills on September 15, 2021, at the age of 87. He was survived by his wife, brother and two children.[2]
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