About Jerry Gershwin
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 71). Jerry Gershwin was an American businessperson and film producer.
Jerome "Jerry" Gershwin (April 20, 1926 – September 17, 1997) was an American film producer. He was best known for his long collaboration with Elliott Kastner. His credits include Where Eagles Dare and Harper (1966). He was a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.
Gershwin was born in New York City. He died at the age of 71 in Los Angeles, California from leukemia.
Partial filmography Bound By Honor (1993) Nomads (1986) Breakheart Pass (1975) Your Three Minutes Are Up (1973) When Eight Bells Toll (1971) A Severed Head (1970) The Walking Stick (1970) Tam-Lin (1970) The Night of the Following Day (1968) Where Eagles Dare (1968) Harper (1966)
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Who was Jerry Gershwin?
American movie producer
When was Jerry Gershwin born?
Jerry Gershwin was born on 10 April 1926 in New York City.
When did Jerry Gershwin die?
Jerry Gershwin died on 17 September 1997 in Los Angeles.
What was Jerry Gershwin's occupation?
Jerry Gershwin was a businessperson and film producer.
What nationality was Jerry Gershwin?
Jerry Gershwin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Gershwin. https://biography.guide/jerry-gershwin/
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