Howard Storm, ‘Mork & Mindy’ And ‘Once Bitten’ Director, Dies At 94
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- Howard Storm’s son, Anthony Storm, told The Hollywood Reporter that his father died on Tuesday of natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills.
Hollywood & Entertainment Howard Storm, ‘Mork & Mindy’ And ‘Once Bitten’ Director, Dies At 94By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author May 27, 2026, 12:05am EDTMay 27, 2026, 12:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Howard Storm, a prolific television director known for helming episodes of classic sitcoms like *Mork & Mindy*, *Rhoda*, and *Laverne & Shirley*, has died at 94. His son confirmed he passed away Tuesday of natural causes in Beverly Hills. Storm also directed the Jim Carrey film *Once Bitten*. Beginning his career as a stand-up comic and actor, appearing in films like Woody Allen's *Take the Money and Run*, he transitioned to directing in the mid-1970s. He directed 59 episodes of *Mork & Mindy*, calling it the "most exciting time" of his career. His extensive credits include *Full House*, *Everybody Loves Raymond*, and *Kenan & Kel*, earning a DGA nomination for the latter. Storm also served as Chairman of the Directors Guild of America from 1996 to 2012.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: DGA Chairman Howard Storm poses in the press room during the 59th annual Directors Guild Of America Awards held at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on February 3, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHoward Storm, a prolific television director who directed episodes for several classic sitcoms including Mork & Mindy, Rhoda and Laverne & Shirley, as well as the Jim Carrey vampire comedy Once Bitten, has died.