Gabriel Katzka
Gabriel Katzka (1931–1990) was an American theater, film and television producer.
Gabriel Katzka | |
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Born | January 25, 1931 Brooklyn, New York |
Died | February 19, 1990 New York, New York |
Resting place | Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York |
Education | Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Kenyon College |
Occupation | theater, movie and television producer |
Spouse(s) | Carol Ward Dudley Katzka |
Children | Edward Dudley Katzka |
Parent(s) | Emil Katzka |
Relatives | Benji K. Green (sister) |
Biography
Early life
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City on January 25, 1931.[1][2][3][4] His father, Emil Katzka, was a lawyer who had a stake in some Broadway productions.[3] He had a sister, Benji K. Green.[3] He attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.[3]
Career
He produced many films and plays.[3][4] He was noted for his uncanny ability to raise financial capital for theatrical and cinematic productions.[3][4]
Personal life
He was married Carol Ward Dudley Katzka, and they had a son, Edward Dudley Katzka.[3] They lived on the Upper East Side in Manhattan.[3] He died on February 19, 1990 in New York.[1][4] A memorial service was performed at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan and at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.[3][4] He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.[1]
Work
As a producer
- Marlowe (1969)
- Kelly's Heroes (1970)
- Soldier Blue (1970)
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
- Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)
- Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)
- The Beast Within (1982)
- The Lords of Discipline (1983)
- The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)
As an executive producer
- The Parallax View (1974)
- Mr. Billion (1977)
- Meteor (1979)
- The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog (1980)
- Isabel's Choice (1981)
- Ellis Island (two episodes, 1984)
- Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (six episodes, 1986)
As a theater producer
- Hamlet
- Comedians directed by Filipa
- Barefoot in the Park
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
- Hughie
- Beyond the Fringe
References
- FindAGrave
- imdb
- Gabriel Katzka, 59, Producer in Theater, Films and Television, The New York Times, February 21, 1990
- Gabriel Katzka; Emmy-Winning Producer, 59, The Los Angeles Times, March 05, 1990