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Jerry Wexler(1917-2008)

  • Music Department
  • Composer
  • Producer
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Jerry Wexler in Muscle Shoals (2013)
Jerry Wexler was born on 10 January 1917 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and producer, known for Angel Heart : Aux portes de l'enfer (1987), Un ticket pour deux (1987) and Sale temps à l'hôtel El Royale (2018). He was married to Jean Arnold Small, Renee Pappas and Shirley Kampf. He died on 15 August 2008 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
BornJanuary 10, 1917
DiedAugust 15, 2008(91)
BornJanuary 10, 1917
DiedAugust 15, 2008(91)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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Known for

Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke in Angel Heart : Aux portes de l'enfer (1987)
Angel Heart : Aux portes de l'enfer
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Soul On Fire")
  • 1987
Un ticket pour deux (1987)
Un ticket pour deux
7.6
  • Soundtrack("Mess Around")
  • 1987
Sale temps à l'hôtel El Royale (2018)
Sale temps à l'hôtel El Royale
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Twenty-Five Miles")
  • 2018
Al Pacino and Rachel Roberts in S1m0ne (2002)
S1m0ne
6.1
  • Soundtrack("(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman")
  • 2002

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Music Department



  • Richard Pryor in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
    Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
    6.3
    • music supervisor
    • 1986
  • Richard Gere in Cotton Club (1984)
    Cotton Club
    6.6
    • music consultant
    • 1984
  • The Wiz
    7.0
    Video
    • music producer
    • 1983
  • Brooke Shields in La petite (1978)
    La petite
    6.5
    • music adaptor
    • music supervisor
    • 1978

Composer



  • Mary J. Blige: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1995

Producer



  • Amazing Grace (2018)
    Amazing Grace
    7.5
    • producer
    • 2018

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 10, 1917
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 15, 2008
    • Sarasota, Florida, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouses
      Jean Arnold SmallJanuary 25, 1985 - August 15, 2008 (his death)
  • Other works
    Stage: "Produced in association with" credit for "Nine" on Broadway. Musical drama. Book by Arthur Kopit. Music / lyrics / choral composition / musical continuity by Maury Yeston. Adaptation from the Italian by Mario Fratti. Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick. Musical Director: Wally Harper. Choreographed by Thommie Walsh. Scenic Design by Lawrence Miller. Costume Design by William Ivey Long. Directed by Tommy Tune. 46th Street Theatre: 9 May 1982-4 Feb 1984 (729 performances + 19 previews that began 22 Apr 1982). Cast: Raul Julia (as "Guido Contini"), Karen Akers, Shelly Burch, Stephanie Cotsirilos, Stephanie Necrophorus, Kate Dezina, Taina Elg, Liliane Montevecchi, Anita Morris, Kathi Moss, Camille Saviola, Evans Allen, Jeanie Bowers, Kim Criswell, Colleen Dodson, Lulu Downs (as "Gretchen von Krupf"), Louise Edeiken, Cameron Johann, Laura Kenyon, Linda Kerns, Nancy McCall, Cynthia Meryl, Rita Rehn (as "Renata"), Dee Etta Rowe, Jadrien Steele, Patrick Wilcox, Alaina Warren Zachary. Replacement actors: Eileen Barnett, Luisa Contini, Catherine Campbell (as "Renata"), Bert Convy (during Raul Julia's vacation; as "Guido Contini"; from 10 Jan 1983-?; final Broadway role), Kim Criswell (as "Claudia"), Clare Fields (as "Our Lady of the Spa"), Sergio Franchi (as "Guido Contini"; from 9 May 1983-?), Scott Grimes (as "Young Guido's Schoolmate"), Priscilla Lopez (as "Liliane La Fleur"), Maureen McGovern (as "Luisa Contini") [from 6 Dec 1982-?], Beth McVey (as "Carla"), Rita Rehn (as "Stephanie Necrophorus"), Wanda Richert (as "Carla"), Barbara Stock (as "Claudia"), Barbara Walsh (as "Francesca"). Produced by Michel Stuart, Harvey J. Klaris, Roger S. Berlind, James M. Nederlander, Francine LeFrak and Kenneth D. Greenblatt. Associate Producer: Mark Beigelman. Produced in association with Shulamith, Michael N. Appell and Michael Kleinman Productions.
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    • 3 Portrayals
    • 2 Interviews
    • 14 Articles

Did you know

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    Is portrayed by Richard Schiff in Ray (2004)

FAQ

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  • When did Jerry Wexler die?
    August 15, 2008
  • How did Jerry Wexler die?
    Heart disease
  • How old was Jerry Wexler when he died?
    91 years old
  • Where did Jerry Wexler die?
    Sarasota, Florida, USA
  • When was Jerry Wexler born?
    January 10, 1917

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