John Erman (born August 3, 1935) is a two-time Emmy Award-winning American television and film director and producer.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Erman spent the early years of his career directing episodes of such primetime series as Peyton Place, The Fugitive, The Outer Limits, Stoney Burke, Ben Casey, My Favorite Martian, That Girl, The Flying Nun, Marcus Welby, M.D., and Judd for the Defense.
Erman directed several episodes of both Roots and its sequel, Roots: The Next Generations, and has helmed numerous television movies, including Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn, The Scarlett O'Hara War, Eleanor, First Lady of the World, Who Will Love My Children?, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Two Mrs. Grenvilles, An Early Frost, The Atlanta Child Murders, The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank, David, Breathing Lessons, Scarlett, The Sunshine Boys, Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke, The Boys Next Door, and Candles on Bay Street, many of which he also produced.
Erman's feature film directing credits include Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies and Stella.
