Jerry Weintraub

Film Producer

Birthday September 26, 1937

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jul 6, 2015 (77)

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About

Three-time Emmy winner as producer of television movies such as HBO's Behind the Candelabra and Years of Living Dangerously who also worked as a talent agent and actor. Notable film producing credits of his include 1975's Nashville, 1984's The Karate Kid, and the rebooted Ocean's Eleven trilogy.

Before Fame

He was a mailroom clerk at MCA before leaving to form his own personal management company. He was the co-founder of The Doodletown Pipers.

Trivia

He was executive producing HBO's new comedy series The Brink when he passed away.

Family Life

He was married to Jane Morgan from 1965 until they separated in the 1980s, however they never divorced. He has three adopted daughters and a son from a previous marriage.

Associated With

He was a talent manager for John Denver before Denver became successful.