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Born on September 26, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, Jerry Weintraub was a film producer, talent agent and television producer. Jerry Weintraub died on July 6, 2015, aged 77. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jerry Weintraub fascinates me as proof that the best storytellers sometimes never step in front of the camera. A Brooklyn kid turned talent agent, he discovered John Denver and built him into a star through concerts, TV specials, and films, showing an instinct not just for spotting talent but for engineering how it should shine. Three Emmys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame confirm the craft, yet what impresses me most is his sheer salesmanship and showmanship. He died in 2015, but to me he remains a masterclass in the power and theater of being a great producer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Weintraub
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ワイントローブ
- Reading
- じぇりー・わいんとろーぶ
- Born
- September 26, 1937 – July 6, 2015
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / talent agent / television producer / film actor / executive producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Weintraub born?
Born September 26, 1937.
When did Jerry Weintraub die?
Died July 6, 2015, aged 77.
Where was Jerry Weintraub from?
Jerry Weintraub was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Jerry Weintraub do?
Jerry Weintraub worked as film producer, talent agent, television producer, film actor, executive producer.
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