Howard Deutch Wife: Meet Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson is an actress and wife of film director Howard Deutch.

The duo had met on the set of the movie Some Kind of Wonderful. The couple together have welcomed two daughters, Madelyn Deutch and Zoey Deutch.

About Howard Deutch

Howard Deutch is an accomplished American film and television director.

Renowned for his collaboration with filmmaker John Hughes, Deutch directed two iconic Hughes screenplays, “Pretty in Pink” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” solidifying his place in cinematic history.

In a career spanning decades, Deutch transitioned to television in 2011, showcasing his directorial prowess in series such as “Getting On” and “True Blood.”

Notably, he helmed episodes of “Tales from the Crypt” and the pilot of “Melrose Place” during a hiatus from feature films.

Deutch’s versatility shines through as he directed sequels to films he did not originally helm, including “Grumpier Old Men,” “The Odd Couple II,” and “The Whole Ten Yards.”

His television repertoire extends to episodes of “Caroline in the City” and “Ringer.”

In a recent milestone, 2022 saw Deutch at the helm of the Lifetime TV film “Buried in Barstow,” underscoring his enduring influence on both the big and small screens.