Gabriel Katzka

Gabriel Katzka (January 23, 1931 – February 19, 1990) was an American theater, film and television producer.

Biography

Early life He was born in Brooklyn, New York City on January 25, 1931. His father, Emil Katzka, was a lawyer who had a stake in some Broadway productions. He had a sister, Benji K. Green. He attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.

Career He produced many films and plays. He was noted for his uncanny ability to raise financial capital for theatrical and cinematic productions.

Personal life He was married Carol Ward Dudley Katzka, and they had a son, Edward Dudley Katzka. They lived on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. He died on February 19, 1990, in New York. A memorial service was performed at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan and at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.

Work He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.

Film Year Film Credit Notes 1969 Marlowe 1970 Kelly's Heroes Soldier Blue 1974 The Parallax View Executive producer The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1977 Mr. Billion Executive producer 1978 Who'll Stop the Rain 1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Meteor Executive producer 1982 The Beast Within 1983 The Lords of Discipline 1985 The Falcon and the Snowman Final film as a producer

Miscellaneous crew

Year Film Role 1961 Angel Baby Assistant to producer 1968 Nobody Runs Forever Production associate 1976 Cannonball Friend 1977 A Bridge Too Far Production consultant 1978 Who'll Stop the Rain Presenter 1985 The Falcon and the Snowman

Television Year Title Credit Notes 1980 The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog Executive producer Television film 1981 Isabel's Choice Television film 1984 Ellis Island Executive producer 1986 Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Executive producer 1987 Mariah Executive producer

As a theater producer Hamlet Comedians directed by Filipa Barefoot in the Park Things That Go Bump in the Night Hughie Beyond the Fringe