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Martin Jurow

1911 – 2004

American film producer

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About Martin Jurow

Lived 1911 – 2004 (aged 92). Martin Jurow was an American film producer and producer.

Martin Jurow (December 14, 1911 – February 12, 2004) was a Hollywood agent, executive assistant and film producer.

After graduating from the College of William and Mary, he received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1936 and joined a law firm in New York with show business clients. He moved to the William Morris Agency where he became head of their film department on the East coast.

They signed a six picture deal with Paramount Pictures where they made films including an adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Connected Family Martin Jurow and his wife Erin-Jo Guinn are first cousins, by Erin-Jo, with model-actor Anne Gwynne, and first cousins once removed with Greg Gilford, her son; they were second cousins with actor Chris Pine, Anne Gwynne’s grandson. Martin and Erin-Jo were first cousins once removed with actor Robert Pine and Gwynne Gilford Pine.

Select Credits He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film Year Film Credit Notes 1959 The Hanging Tree 1960 The Fugitive Kind 1961 Love in a Goldfish Bowl Breakfast at Tiffany's 1963 Soldier in the Rain The Pink Panther 1965 The Great Race 1974 Don't Open the Door! 1981 The End of August Executive producer 1982 Waltz Across Texas 1983 Terms of Endearment Co-producer 1985 Sylvester Papa Was a Preacher Final film as a producer

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College of William & Mary, Harvard Law School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Jurow?

American film producer (1911–2004)

When was Martin Jurow born?

Martin Jurow was born on 14 December 1911 in Brooklyn.

When did Martin Jurow die?

Martin Jurow died on 12 February 2004 in Dallas.

What was Martin Jurow's occupation?

Martin Jurow was a film producer and producer.

What nationality was Martin Jurow?

Martin Jurow was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Jurow

· Wikidata: Q3295478

· DBpedia: Martin Jurow

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