David Grossman

Biography

David Grossman is an American film and television director. He is best known for his work on the ABC series Desperate Housewives, where he has also served as a co-executive producer.

Career Overview

David Grossman has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Frog Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include George of the Jungle 2, Muppet Classic Theater, Frogs!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Directing

Gender

male

Known Credits

57

Birth Place

United States of America

Known For

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  George of the Jungle 2
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  Muppet Classic Theater
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  Frogs!
• 

  Frog
• 

  Louis C.K.: One Night Stand
• 

  Aretha Franklin: Duets

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Frog Collection (2 titles)
• George of the Jungle Collection (1 titles)
• Meet the Parents (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Scott Grimes (2 collaborations)
• Shelley Duvall (2 collaborations)
• Elliott Gould (2 collaborations)
• Paul Williams (2 collaborations)
• Amy Lynne (2 collaborations)
• Christopher Showerman (1 collaborations)
• Julie Benz (1 collaborations)
• Angus T. Jones (1 collaborations)
• Thomas Haden Church (1 collaborations)
• Christina Pickles (1 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (56 credits)

  • Alert: Missing Persons Unit

    - Badge #41870 (2025) ... director directing
    2023
  • Goosebumps

    - Welcome to Horrorland (2023) ... director directing

    - You Can't Scare Me (2023) ... director directing
    2023
  • The Lincoln Lawyer

    - The Brass Verdict (2022) ... director directing

    - Lemming Number Seven (2022) ... director directing

    - Bent (2022) ... director directing
    2022
  • Quantum Leap

    - Fellow Travelers (2023) ... director directing
    2022
  • Kung Fu

    - Shifu (2022) ... director directing

    - Reunion (2022) ... director directing
    2021
  • 9-1-1: Lone Star

    - Awakening (2020) ... director directing
    2020
  • Why Women Kill

    - There's No Crying in Murder (2019) ... director directing

    - I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels (2019) ... director directing
    2019
  • 9-1-1

    - Treasure Hunt (2021) ... director directing

    - Parenthood (2021) ... director directing

    - Breaking Point (2021) ... director directing

    - Alone Together (2021) ... director directing

    - The New Abnormal (2021) ... director directing
    2018
  • Siren

    - Distress Call (2019) ... director directing
    2018
  • Magnum P.I.

    - Sudden Death (2018) ... director directing
    2018
  • American Housewife

    - Krampus Katie (2016) ... director directing
    2016
  • Incorporated

    - Cost Containment (2016) ... director directing
    2016
  • 12 Monkeys

    - One Minute More (2018) ... director directing

    - Demons (2018) ... director directing

    - Die Glocke (2018) ... director directing

    - The End (2018) ... director directing

    - Thief (2017) ... director directing
    2015
  • The Expanse

    - Dandelion Sky (2018) ... director directing

    - Intransigence (2018) ... director directing

    - Paradigm Shift (2017) ... director directing

    - Home (2017) ... director directing
    2015
  • Scorpion

    - Going South (2015) ... director directing
    2014
  • Nashville

    - Guilty Street (2014) ... director directing
    2012
  • Arrow

    - Muse of Fire (2012) ... director directing
    2012
  • Grimm

    - Volcanalis (2013) ... director directing
    2011
  • Revenge

    - Resurrection (2012) ... director directing
    2011
  • Nikita

    - Black Badge (2013) ... director directing

    - Innocence (2012) ... director directing
    2010
  • Louis C.K.: One Night Stand

    director

    directing
    2005
  • Bones

    - The New Tricks in the Old Dogs (2017) ... director directing

    - The Jewel in the Crown (2016) ... director directing

    - The Last Shot at a Second Chance (2016) ... director directing
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Finishing the Hat (2012) ... director directing

    - Lost My Power (2012) ... director directing

    - Women and Death (2012) ... director directing

    - Is This What You Call Love? (2012) ... director directing

    - What's to Discuss, Old Friend? (2012) ... director directing
    2004
  • Lost

    - The Greater Good (2005) ... director directing
    2004
  • CSI: NY

    - Rain (2004) ... director directing

    - Outside Man (2004) ... director directing

    - A Man a Mile (2004) ... director directing
    2004
  • George of the Jungle 2

    director

    directing
    2003
  • Dead Like Me

    - Death Defying (2004) ... director directing

    - The Escape Artist (2004) ... director directing

    - Vacation (2003) ... director directing

    - My Room (2003) ... director directing
    2003
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the Foreign Man (2009) ... director directing

    - Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion (2006) ... director directing
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Rap Sheet (2004) ... director directing

    - Grand Prix (2003) ... director directing

    - Death Grip (2003) ... director directing

    - Dispo Day (2003) ... director directing

    - Entrance Wound (2003) ... director directing
    2002
  • The Bernie Mac Show

    - Manchild in Vanessa Land (2005) ... director directing

    - Lock Down (2002) ... director directing

    - Starting School (2002) ... director directing
    2001
  • Malcolm in the Middle

    - Butterflies (2005) ... director directing

    - Hal's Christmas Gift (2004) ... director directing

    - Victor's Other Family (2004) ... director directing

    - Reese's Apartment (2004) ... director directing
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Mea Culpa (2004) ... director directing

    - Harvest (2004) ... director directing

    - Bad to the Bone (2004) ... director directing

    - Forever (2003) ... director directing
    2000
  • Dark Angel

    - Love in Vein (2002) ... director directing
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Promising Young Gentleman (2022) ... director directing
    1999
  • Angel

    - Double or Nothing (2002) ... director directing

    - Billy (2001) ... director directing

    - The Shroud of Rahmon (2000) ... director directing

    - I Will Remember You (1999) ... director directing
    1999
  • Roswell

    - We Are Family (2001) ... director directing
    1999
  • Dawson's Creek

    - Eastern Standard Time (2001) ... director directing
    1998
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    - First Date (2003) ... director directing

    - Bring on the Night (2002) ... director directing

    - Tabula Rasa (2001) ... director directing

    - Bargaining (2) (2001) ... director directing

    - Bargaining (1) (2001) ... director directing
    1997
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

    - Honey, It's Quarkzilla (1998) ... director directing

    - Honey, We've Been Swallowed By Grandpa (1997) ... director directing
    1997
  • Early Edition

    - Blowing Up is Hard to Do (1999) ... director directing

    - Up Chuck (1998) ... director directing

    - Where or When (1998) ... director directing
    1996
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - Meeting Dad's Girlfriend (1997) ... director directing

    - Cat Showdown (1997) ... director directing
    1996
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

    - Love Amazon Style (1999) ... director directing
    1995
  • Sliders

    - The Alternateville Horror (1998) ... director directing
    1995
  • Muppet Classic Theater

    director

    directing
    1994
  • Weird Science

    - WS4 (1998) ... director directing

    - Wicked Wish (1998) ... director directing

    - Magic Comet Ride (1998) ... director directing

    - The Genie Detective (1997) ... director directing

    - Stalag 16 (1997) ... director directing
    1994
  • Sister, Sister

    - Show Me the Money (1997) ... director directing
    1994
  • Aretha Franklin: Duets

    director

    directing
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Voice from the Past (3) (1997) ... director directing

    - Brutal Youth (1996) ... director directing
    1993
  • Frogs!

    director

    directing
    1991
  • Law & Order

    - Accidentally Like a Martyr (2026) ... director directing

    - Hindsight (2025) ... director directing

    - Duty to Protect (2025) ... director directing

    - The Perfect Man (2024) ... director directing

    - On the Ledge (2024) ... director directing
    1990
  • The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion

    director

    directing
    1988
  • The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

    director

    directing
    1987
  • Frog

    director

    directing
    1987
  • Davy Crockett

    director

    directing
    1986
  • Popples

    director

    directing
    1986
  • NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

    assistant director

    directing
    1978

• production (1 credits)

  • Desperate Housewives

    executive producer

    production

    - Finishing the Hat (2012) ... producer production

    - Give Me the Blame (2012) ... producer production

    - The People Will Hear (2012) ... producer production

    - Lost My Power (2012) ... producer production

    - With So Little to Be Sure of (2012) ... producer production
    2004