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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / talent agent / television producer / film actor / executive producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Weintraub born?
September 26, 1937 – July 6, 2015.
Where is Jerry Weintraub from?
Jerry Weintraub is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Jerry Weintraub do?
Jerry Weintraub works as film producer, talent agent, television producer, film actor, executive producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.