Jeff Margolis
Jeff Margolis | |
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| Born | Jeffrey Mark Margolis October 14, 1946 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2025 (aged 78) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Television director and producer |
| Relatives | Monty Hall (uncle)[1][2] |
Jeffrey Mark Margolis (October 14, 1946 – May 23, 2025) was an American television director and producer. He directed The Beatrice Arthur Special (1980), Julie & Carol: Together Again (1989), and multiple Academy Awards ceremonies. He also directed the film Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979) and the educational video Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! (1984), featuring Mr. T.
In addition to his directing work, he won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for five more in the categories Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Variety Special.[3] He also won two Directors Guild of America Awards in the category Outstanding Directing for Musical Variety.[4]
Margolis was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in television, serving as a cue card holder for his uncle Monty Hall on the television game show Let's Make a Deal. His memoir, We're Live in 5:My Extraordinary Life in Television, was published in 2020.[2]
Margolis died on May 23, 2025, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 78.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Knolle, Sharon (May 23, 2025). "Jeff Margolis, Legendary Live TV Producer and Oscars Director, Dies at 78". TheWrap. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (May 23, 2025). "Jeff Margolis, Legendary Oscars and Emmys Director, Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 24, 2025 – via MSN.
- ^ "Jeff Margolis". Television Academy. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Saperstein, Pat (May 23, 2025). "Jeff Margolis, Emmy-Winning Director and Producer of Live Event Broadcasts, Dies at 78". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Evans, Greg (May 23, 2025). "Jeff Margolis Dies: Prolific Emmy-Winning Director & Producer Of Awards Shows And Specials Was 78". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 24, 2025 – via MSN.
External links
[edit]- Jeff Margolis at IMDb
- Jeff Margolis discography at Discogs
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