Paul Young Witt
Paul Junge Witt (born March 20, 1941 in New York City , † April 27, 2018 in Los Angeles ) was an American film producer .
Life
Paul Junge Witt studied at the University of Virginia and began his film career in the postal department of Columbia Pictures . In just six months he rose to become a director and producer. One of his greatest hits, the television series Soap , caused a scandal in the United States. It was the first series that starred an openly gay character, played by Billy Crystal . His partners mostly included Tony Thomas and his second wife Susan Harris .
During his career he won three Emmys , two for Golden Girls with other producers and one for Friends to the Death . In 1990 he received a British Academy Film Award for The Dead Poets Club and was also nominated for an Oscar in the category of best film .
Filmography (selection)
- 1972: Friends to the Dead (Brian's Song)
- 1977–1981: Soap - Trautes Heim (Soap)
- 1985-1992: Golden Girls
- 1990: The Dead Poets Society
- 1992: Ice Cold Passion (Final Analysis)
- 1994: Lifesavers - The Lifesavers (Mixed Nuts)
- 1995–1997: Brothers (Brotherly Love)
- 1999: Three Kings - It's nice to be king (Three Kings)
- 2002: Insomnia - Insomnia
- 2011: A Better Life
Web links
- Paul Junger Witt in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Cynthia Littleton: 'Golden Girls' Producer Paul Junge Witt Dies at 77. In: Variety . April 27, 2018, accessed April 27, 2018 .
- ↑ Brooks Willich: A Life in Pictures. In: Virginia Living. December 23, 2011, accessed January 19, 2013 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Witt, Paul Junge |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 20, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 27, 2018 |
| Place of death | los Angeles |