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(s) | theater, movie and television producer |
Spouse | Carol Ward Dudley Katzka |
Children | Edward Dudley Katzka |
Parent | Emil Katzka |
Relatives | Benji K. Green (sister) |
Gabriel Katzka (1931–1990) was an American theater, film and television producer.
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
He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
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1969 | Marlowe | ||
1970 | Kelly's Heroes | ||
Soldier Blue | |||
1974 | The Parallax View | Executive producer | |
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | |||
1977 | Mr. Billion | Executive producer | |
1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | ||
1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | ||
Meteor | Executive producer | ||
1982 | The Beast Within | ||
1983 | The Lords of Discipline | ||
1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Final film as a producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
Year | Film | Role |
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1961 | Angel Baby | Assistant to producer |
1968 | Nobody Runs Forever | Production associate |
1976 | Cannonball | Friend |
1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Production consultant |
1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | Presenter |
1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman |
Television
Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
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1980 | The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog | Executive producer | Television film |
1981 | Isabel's Choice | Television film | |
1984 | Ellis Island | Executive producer | |
1986 | Philip Marlowe, Private Eye | Executive producer | |
1987 | Mariah | Executive producer |
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
- 1 2 3 FindAGrave
- ↑ imdb
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gabriel Katzka, 59, Producer in Theater, Films and Television, The New York Times, February 21, 1990
- 1 2 3 4 5 Gabriel Katzka; Emmy-Winning Producer, 59, The Los Angeles Times, March 05, 1990