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5 days ago · Jerry Weintraub was an American film producer, talent management, and actor born on 26 September 1937 and died on 6 July 2015. He initially worked as a talent agent notably managing singer John Denver in the 1970s boosting Denver’s career through concerts, TV specials, and movies like Oh, God!
Jun 25, 2024 · This iconic phrase from “The Karate Kid” might not have existed if the late producer, Jerry Weintraub, had his way. Despite the 1984 film being hailed as one of the most successful martial arts action dramas, its journey to such acclaim almost hit an early roadblock.
Jun 21, 2024 · Although, the idea for the film first started out when producer Jerry Weintraub "optioned an article about a nine-year-old kid who earned a black belt." In a 2018 Sports...
Jun 23, 2024 · Producer Jerry Weintraub almost prevented Pat Morita from auditioning for Mr. Miyagi due to Morita's comedy background, doubting his fit for the serious role. Director John Avildsen fought for Morita's casting, leading to multiple screen tests, and eventually, Morita's performance earned the film its only Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.
4 days ago · Although it’s hard to imagine anyone but Pat Morita playing "Mr. Miyagi", the film’s producer, Jerry Weintraub, was wholly against casting him for the part. Morita went on to not only win over the hearts of countless audience members.
2 days ago · Sean Stewart is divorcing his wife Jody Weintraub, and now dating Julia Stambler, a source told PEOPLE on July 6, 2024. Sean and Jody got married in February 2023.
Jun 20, 2024 · I even got the funding to make a documentary about Bob Marley, before Jerry Weintraub, Bob’s tour manager, arrived in London and threatened to kill me if I continued with the project. David Litchfield – From “ Bailey and I: Volume 1 – Bailey and Litchfield’s Ritz Newspaper “, 2023
