Richard Dubin


Richard Dubin is an American professor at Syracuse University.

Biography

Early life

Richard Dubin grew up in the East Bronx.

Career

Dubin first worked in the music industry as a trumpet player, working alongside Otis Redding, The Crystals, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Dubin later moved into theatre performing in off-off-Broadway theatres such as Theater for the New City, Café Cino, and La Mama. Dubin co-founded JazzTheater Workshop and directed Bebop.
Dubin went into television production, working as producer, writer, and director for several television stations. Since 2000 Dubin has been a professor at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.

Personal life

Dubin lives in Ithaca, New York with his wife.

Filmography

Writer
Director
Producer
  • Malcolm & Eddie
  • Roc
  • The Famous Teddy Z
  • Frank's Place