Dryly humorous stage performer, director (of the Broadway comedies "Lovers and Other Strangers" and "Thieves") and writer who made his Broadway acting debut in "Tchin-Tchin" (1962) and performed in his first film, "Sex and the College Girl" (released 1970) in 1964. Grodin's next screen role was as Mia Farrow's disbelieving obstetrician in "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), but he first displayed his trademark deadpan delivery and almost ironic detachment from the character portrayed with his complex performance as the callow yet surprisingly engaging newlywed and social-climbing heel, in Elaine May's
First acting role was in the Broadway production of "Tchin-Tchin"
1964
Feature acting debut in "Sex and the College Girl" (shot in Puerto Rico in 1964 as "The Fun Lovers"; released in Chicago in 1970 as "Sex and the College Girl")
1965
Began working as assistant to director Gene Saks in New York
1966
Co-wrote (lyrics and libretto) and directed first off-Broadway play, "Hooray! It's a Glorious Day...and All That"
1968
Directed play, "Lovers and Other Strangers" on Broadway
