Jerry Wexler Net Worth

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Jerry Wexler Net Worth

Jerry Wexler Net Worth is
$2 Million

Jerry Wexler Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer, and was regarded as one of the major record industry players behind music from the 1950s through the 1980s. He coined the term "rhythm and blues", and was integral in signing and/or producing many of the biggest acts of the last 50 years, including Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers, Chris Connor, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Wilson Pickett, Dire Straits, Dusty Springfield and Bob Dylan. Wexler was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Jerry Wexler was one of the most highly regarded A&R men in popular music history, a status bolstered by his accomplishments with Aretha Franklin.

Date Of BirthJanuary 10, 1917
Died2008-08-15
Place Of BirthBronx, New York City, New York, USA
ProfessionSoundtrack, Music Department
EducationKansas State University
Star SignCapricorn
#Fact
1Founded--with Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegün and Bert Berns (aka Bert Berns)--Bang Records (1965-82), which signed such artists as The McCoys, The Strangeloves and Neil Diamond.
2He signed Led Zeppelin to a record contract after hearing Jimmy Page with The Yardbirds. He also worked with Bob Dylan and George Michael.
3As a co-producer with Ahmet Ertegun at Atlantic Records, Wexler produced such classics as, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge, "In the Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett, etc.
4Credited with coining the phrase "rhythm and blues".
5Is portrayed by Richard Schiff in Ray (2004)
6Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 under the category Non-Performer.
7Record producer; former recording industry executive.
Jerry Wexler, Tom Freston
Curtis Armstrong, Ahmet Ertegun, Richard Schiff, Jerry Wexler

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tu cara me suena2013-2016TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The X Factor2004-2015TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Tu cara me suena - ArgentinaTV Series writer - 1 episode, 2015 producer - 1 episode, 2014
The Voice2012-2015TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Simpsons1993-2014TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Strictly Come Dancing2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Glee2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
La Marató 20132013TV Movie writer: "Pots set tu"
The Voice of the Philippines2013TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards2013TV Special writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Divorce2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Secret Disco Revolution2012Documentary writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Dancing with the StarsTV Series arranger - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2009
Duets2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman2010-2011TV Series writer - 6 episodes
Dancing with the Stars2006-2011TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Dancing Stars2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Idol2002-2011TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards2011TV Special writer: " You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "Everybody Needs to Love Somebody"
Mafia II2010Video Game lyrics: "HONEY LOVE" / music: "HONEY LOVE"
So You Think You Can Dance2009-2010TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Waking the Dead2003-2009TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Memòries de la tele2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Free Agents2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
So You Think You Can Dance Canada2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Xtra Factor2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Deutschland sucht den Superstar2004-2008TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Cashmere Mafia2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Lo cap d'any2006TV Special writer: "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"
Australian Idol2004-2006TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Saturday Night Live2001-2006TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Phat Girlz2006writer: " You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne2004-2006TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Idols2005TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Karaoke Revolution Party2005Video Game "You Made Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Idool 20042004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Indonesian Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Road Trip2004TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Rock Me, Baby2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hrvatski Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
New Zealand Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idol2002-2003TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Pop Idol2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Freak Show 20032003TV Special lyrics: "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Women" / writer: "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Women"
Idool 20032003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols!2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
S1m0ne2002writer: "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman"
Operación triunfo2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Lone Gunmen2001TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Room for Romeo Brass1999writer: "Twenty Five Miles"
Tuftsablanca1999writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,"
Pitkä kuuma kesä1999arranger: "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"
La vida en el aire1998TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Michael1996producer: "Chain of Fools" 1967
Dead Presidents1995writer: "Twenty-Five Miles" - as Gerald Wexler
New York Undercover1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Forrest Gump1994producer: "Respect" 1967
Northern Exposure1991TV Series writer - 1 episode
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills1989writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Genesis: Live at Wembley Stadium1988Video writer: "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"
Tokyo Pop1988writer: " You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
Action Jackson1988producer: "FUNKY BROADWAY"
Planes, Trains & Automobiles1987producer: "Mess Around" 1953
Street Smart1987writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz1987TV Special producer: "Think"
Angel Heart1987writer: "Soul On Fire"
Genesis: The Mama Tour1984Video documentary writer: "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"
The Big Chill1983writer: "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"
The Blues Brothers1980writer: "EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE" - uncredited
Hotel Hooker1974writer: "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman" - uncredited
The Ed Sullivan Show1969TV Series writer - 1 episode

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling1986music supervisor
The Cotton Club1984music consultant
The Wiz1978Video music producer
Pretty Baby1978music adaptor / music supervisor

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ray2004/Iproducers wish to thank

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Muscle Shoals2013DocumentaryHimself
Bob Dylan Revealed2011DocumentaryHimself
Great Performances2007TV SeriesHimself
American Masters1988-2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan2006VideoHimself - Record Producer
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music2005TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself - Producer, Atlantic Records / Himself - Billboard Magazine 1947-1951
60 Minutes2003TV Series documentaryHimself - Record Producer (segment "King Solomon")
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America2001TV Mini-Series documentary
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song2001TV Series documentaryHimself
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock'n'Roll2000TV Movie documentaryHimself
Immaculate Funk2000DocumentaryHimself
Definitely Dusty1999TV Movie documentaryHimself
Rock & Roll1995TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
That Rhythm, Those Blues1988TV Movie documentaryHimself
Cissy Houston: Sweet Inspiration1988DocumentaryHimself
All You Need Is Love1977TV Series documentaryHimself

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1979OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation ScorePretty Baby (1978)

Known for movies

Soundtrack

Forrest Gump (1994)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Angel Heart (1987)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

The Big Chill (1983)
as Soundtrack

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