George Eckstein Net Worth is$8 Million George Eckstein Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
George Eckstein (May 3, 1928 - September 12, 2009) was an American writer and television producer whose career spanned three decades, from the early 1960s through the late 1980s. Eckstein was a producer of many popular television programs such as The Invaders and The Name of the Game, in addition to penning the scripts of many others, including Gunsmoke and Cannon. From the late 1970s onward, the bulk of Eckstein’s producing work was on several made-for-TV movies and specials, with a year’s stint as executive producer of the NBC series Love, Sidney in the midst.Eckstein was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Ruth (née Wexler) and George Eckstein, a salesman. He was married to actress Ann Morgan Guilbert from 1953 until their divorce in 1966, and had two children with her, agent/acting instructor Nora Eckstein and actress Hallie Todd. He later remarried actress Selette Cole, and had one daughter, Jennifer. He died of lung cancer in Brentwood, California.
Date Of Birth May 3, 1928 Died 2009-09-12 Place Of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA Profession Producer, Writer, Director Spouse Ann Morgan Guilbert Star Sign Taurus
# Quote 1 [about producer Quinn Martin ] . . . always a gentleman, he paid very well, he was very good to his employees, and he was very creative.
# Fact 1 Grandfather of Ivy Withrow . 2 He co-wrote the classic final episode of The Fugitive (1963), and produced the TV movie Duel (1971), which he hired 24-year-old Steven Spielberg to direct, helping launch his career. 3 He received degrees in theater arts from Stanford and UCLA, and a law degree from USC, before serving in the Army 1953-1955. 4 Father-in-law of Glenn Withrow . 5 Father of actress Hallie Todd and Nora Eckstein .
Producer Title Year Status Character Masada 1981 TV Mini-Series producer - 4 episodes Where the Ladies Go 1980 TV Movie producer Sunshine Christmas 1977 TV Movie producer The Rhinemann Exchange 1977 TV Mini-Series executive producer - 3 episodes Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue 1977 TV Mini-Series executive producer - 3 episodes Duffy 1977 TV Movie producer Tail Gunner Joe 1977 TV Movie producer Amelia Earhart 1976 TV Movie producer Sara 1976 TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes The Keegans 1976 TV Movie producer Man on the Outside 1975 TV Movie producer The Tribe 1974 TV Movie producer Banacek TV Series executive producer - 16 episodes, 1972 - 1974 producer - 1 episode, 1972 Sunshine 1973 TV Movie producer Griff 1973 TV Series producer The Couple Takes a Wife 1972 TV Movie producer Cool Million 1972 TV Series executive producer - 1 episode The Failing of Raymond 1971 TV Movie producer Duel 1971 TV Movie producer A Little Game 1971 TV Movie producer Death Takes a Holiday 1971 TV Movie producer The Name of the Game 1969-1971 TV Series producer - 8 episodes The Fugitive TV Series associate producer - 26 episodes, 1965 - 1966 co-producer - 21 episodes, 1966 - 1967 When We Were Young 1989 TV Movie producer Six Against the Rock 1987 TV Movie executive producer Murder with Mirrors 1985 TV Movie executive producer The Bad Seed 1985 TV Movie producer Travis McGee 1983 TV Movie producer The Letter 1982 TV Movie executive producer Victims 1982 TV Movie executive producer Love, Sidney 1981 TV Series executive producer Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend 1981 TV Movie producer
Writer Title Year Status Character Jane Doe: The Wrong Face 2005 TV Movie story / teleplay Moment of Truth: To Walk Again 1994 TV Movie written by My Name Is Kate 1994 TV Movie written by Jake and the Fatman 1992 TV Series story by - 2 episodes Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception 1990 TV Movie written by Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen 1990 TV Movie written by Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder 1989 TV Movie written by Murder with Mirrors 1985 TV Movie teleplay The Bad Seed 1985 TV Movie teleplay Love, Sidney 1981 TV Series story - 1 episode Cannon 1971 TV Series teleplay - 1 episode House on Greenapple Road 1970 TV Movie teleplay The Outcasts 1968 TV Series writer - 1 episode The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 1968 TV Series writer - 1 episode The Invaders 1967 TV Series written by - 3 episodes The Fugitive TV Series written by - 7 episodes, 1963 - 1967 teleplay - 3 episodes, 1964 - 1965 story - 2 episodes, 1964 The Felony Squad TV Series teleplay - 1 episode, 1966 written by - 1 episode, 1966 Gunsmoke 1964-1965 TV Series written by - 2 episodes The Lieutenant TV Series story by - 1 episode, 1963 written by - 1 episode, 1963 The Untouchables TV Series written by - 8 episodes, 1961 - 1963 teleplay - 1 episode, 1962 Dr. Kildare 1962 TV Series writer - 1 episode Sam Benedict 1962 TV Series writer - 1 episode
Director Title Year Status Character Sunshine 1975 TV Series 1 episode
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character Early Edition 1997 TV Series creative consultant - 1 episode
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1982 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Love, Sidney (1981) 1981 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Limited Series Masada (1981) 1970 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Dramatic Series The Name of the Game (1968) 1966 WGA Award (TV) Writers Guild of America, USA Episodic Drama The Fugitive (1963)
Known for movies The Fugitive (1963-1967)
Duel (1971)
Murder with Mirrors (1985)
The Bad Seed (1985)
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