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Aaron Ruben Net Worth



Aaron Ruben net worth is
$15 Million

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Aaron Ruben (March 1, 1914 - January 30, 2010) was an American television director known for The Andy Griffith Show (1960) Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) and Sanford and Son (1972). 
Net Worth$15 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1914
Died2010-01-30
Place Of BirthChicago, Illinois, USA
OccupationDirector, producer, writer
ProfessionWriter, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew
SpouseMaureen Arthur ?-, his death
NicknamesAaron Ruben, Ruben, Aaron
Star SignPisces
#Fact
1His work with children's causes began in the 1970s, when he and his wife, Maureen Arthur handed out Christmas gifts for the children at the USC Medical Center. They started putting on skits for the kids. This led to several years of weekly visits to hospitals and children's shelters.
2During the run of The Andy Griffith Show (1960), he gave Ron Howard an 8-mm movie camera for his eighth birthday.
3Named volunteer of the year in 1999 by the Los Angeles Child Advocate's Office.
4Named volunteer of the year by the Los Angeles Child Advocate's Office in 1999, which established the Aaron Ruben Scholarship Fund.

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Buick Berle Show, 19541995Video
Piece of Cake1990TV Movie
Too Close for Comfort1985TV Series written by - 1 episode
Teachers OnlyTV Series created by - 21 episodes, 1982 - 1983 written by - 2 episodes, 1982
Wendy Hooper, U.S. Army1981TV Movie
The Stockard Channing ShowTV Series teleplay - 3 episodes, 1980 written by - 2 episodes, 1980
CPO SharkeyTV Series created by - 37 episodes, 1976 - 1978 teleplay - 13 episodes, 1976 - 1978 written by - 12 episodes, 1976 - 1978
Great Day1977TV Movie
Charo and the Sergeant1976TV Movie creator / written by
Grandpa Max1975TV Movie
Sanford and SonTV Series teleplay by - 18 episodes, 1972 - 1974 written by - 3 episodes, 1972 - 1974
Cat Ballou1971/ITV Movie
The New Andy Griffith Show1971TV Series writer - 1 episode
Headmaster1970TV Series created by - 13 episodes
The Comic1969writer
Gomer Pyle: USMCTV Series created by - 150 episodes, 1964 - 1969 written by - 9 episodes, 1964 - 1969
The Andy Griffith ShowTV Series created by - 249 episodes, 1960 - 1968 written by - 7 episodes, 1962 - 1968
The Don Knotts Special1967TV Special
Salute to Stan Laurel1965TV Special documentary
The Andy Griffith-Don Knotts-Jim Nabors Show1965TV Movie
A Child's Guide to Screenwriting1964TV Movie
New Comedy Showcase1960TV Series writer - 1 episode
Caesar's Hour1954-1957TV Series writer - 5 episodes
The Phil Silvers ShowTV Series written by - 1 episode, 1957 story by - 1 episode, 1956 teleplay by - 1 episode, 1956
Salute to Baseball1956TV Movie
Texaco Star TheatreTV Series 4 episodes, 1953 - 1954 written by - 4 episodes, 1953

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Piece of Cake1990TV Movie executive producer
American Film Institute Comedy Special1987TV Special producer
Too Close for Comfort1985-1987TV Series executive producer - 5 episodes
Teachers Only1982TV Series executive producer
Wendy Hooper, U.S. Army1981TV Movie executive producer
CPO SharkeyTV Series executive producer - 3 episodes, 1977 producer - 1 episode, 1976
Great Day1977TV Movie executive producer
Charo and the Sergeant1976TV Movie producer
Grandpa Max1975TV Movie producer
Sanford and Son1972-1974TV Series producer - 62 episodes
Cat Ballou1971/ITV Movie producer
Headmaster1970TV Series producer - 1 episode
The Comic1969producer
Gomer Pyle: USMC1964-1969TV Series executive producer - 150 episodes
The Don Knotts Special1967TV Special producer
The Andy Griffith Show1960-1965TV Series producer - 159 episodes

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Matlock1990-1992TV Series creative consultant - 41 episodes
Sanford and Son1972-1974TV Series story consultant - 44 episodes
The Andy Griffith Show1960-1964TV Series story consultant - 124 episodes
The Phil Silvers Show1956-1958TV Series staged by - 24 episodes

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gomer Pyle: USMC1964-1965TV Series 2 episodes
The Andy Griffith Show1964TV Series 2 episodes
The Phil Silvers Show1958-1959TV Series 31 episodes
Keep in Step1959TV Movie
The Phil Silvers Pontiac Special: Keep in Step1959TV Special

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gomer Pyle: USMC1967TV SeriesRichard O. Linke
The Phil Silvers Show1956TV SeriesLieutenant Ruben

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
TV Land Moguls2004TV Mini-Series documentary
Inside TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show2000TV Movie documentaryHimself
Biography1997TV Series documentaryHimself
Caesar's Writers1996TV Movie documentaryHimself
Andy Griffith Show Reunion1993TV SpecialHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Legend AwardTV Land AwardsThe Andy Griffith Show (1960)
2003Valentine Davies AwardWriters Guild of America, USA
2001PGA Hall of Fame - Television ProgramsPGA AwardsThe Andy Griffith Show (1960)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1973Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSanford and Son (1972)
1972Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Series - ComedySanford and Son (1972)
1972Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding New SeriesSanford and Son (1972)
1967WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAEpisodic ComedyGomer Pyle: USMC (1964)
1964WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAComedy/Variety, Any LengthThe Andy Griffith Show (1960)

Known for movies

The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968)
as Writer

Sanford and Son (1972-1974)
as Writer

Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964-1969)
as Writer

Charo and the Sergeant (1976)
as Writer

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