Jay Kanter
| Jay Kanter | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jay Ira Kanter December 12, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1970 – present |
| Spouse(s) |
Judy Balaban (m. 1953–61) (divorced), Kit Bennett (m. 1965–2014) (her death) |
Jay Ira Kanter (born December 12, 1926) is an American film producer. He is best known for his long association with Alan Ladd, Jr.. He was a talent agent at MCA for a number of years. He is known for his biographical works such as Grace Kelly: The American Princess (1987) and Brando (2007). His most recent work is Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire (2014).
Personal life
Kanter was born to a Jewish family[1] in Chicago, Illinois.[2] He was married to Judy Balaban from 1953 until they divorced in 1961. Then he was married to Kit Bennett from 1965 until her death in 2014. He has two daughters; Amy and Victoria.
Select Credits
- Villain (1971) - producer
- Fear is the Key (1972) - producer
References
- ↑ Variety: "Secret lunch honors Ladd" by Bob Verini September 27, 2007
- ↑ "Jay Kanter Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
External links
- Jay Kanter at IMDB
- Jay Kanter at TCMDB
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