Eric Stoltz -

: Stoltz was famously the original lead in Back to the Future (1985). He filmed for five weeks before the director replaced him with Michael J. Fox, citing a need for a more comedic tone than Stoltz’s serious, dramatic approach provided.

: He directed the independent features Class Rank and Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk . Recent Projects eric stoltz

: Stoltz directed 12 episodes of the hit musical series Glee , as well as episodes of Grey’s Anatomy , Nashville , Bull , and Law & Order . : Stoltz was famously the original lead in

In the 2000s, Stoltz pivoted significantly toward directing. He has become a sought-after television director and producer: : He directed the independent features Class Rank

: He was the producing director and an executive producer for the CBS drama Madam Secretary , directing over 10 episodes.