Dan Jbara
Dan Jbara | |
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| Died | October 21, 2020 Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television producer |
Dan Jbara (February 22, 1964 – October 21, 2020) was a television and film producer whose career focused primarily on the reality television field in the U.S.. He also executive-produced the 2008 short film thriller Trunk, starring Kyle Gallner and Zachery Bryan.
Early life and career
Jbara grew up in Westland, Michigan. He attended Wayne Memorial High School, Michigan State, and New York University Film School, intending to become a film director. However, his career path took a different turn when he got a job at Fox News and encompassed the reality show genre.
Dan died on October 21, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy, and two brothers, Greg, and Mike.
Television career
- Producer - South Beach Classics - Velocity - originally seen on Discovery Channel (2011)
- Executive Producer - Is It Possible - Discovery Channel (2010)
- Executive Producer - Decision House - MyNetworkTV (2007)
- Executive Producer - The Greg Behrendt Show - Syndicated, from Sony Pictures Television (2006)
- Executive Producer - In Search of the Partridge Family (2004)
- Producer (Supervising, Co-Executive, Executive); Writer - Ripley's Believe It or Not! - TBS (1999–2003)
- Executive Producer - Worst Case Scenarios (TV series) - TBS (2002)
- Co-Executive Producer - AXN-TV - Fox Family Channel (1998–1999)
- Producer - Hard Copy - Paramount Television (1989–1993, 1997–1999)
- Producer - The Mickey Mouse Club - Disney Channel (1993)
- Producer - A Current Affair - Fox (1986–1990)
- Segment Producer - Entertainment Tonight, NBA Entertainment, Special Report TV
Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations.
Jbara worked on the telecasts for the Emmy Awards (1988), Night of 100 Stars II, Liberty Weekend (1986), and the Tony Awards (1985).
Film career
- Executive Producer - Trunk (2008)
- Electric Press Kit Producer - The Last Seduction (1994)
- Electric Press Kit Producer - Blame It on the Bell Boy (1992)
Awards and nominations
- Aldo Award for Outstanding Directing in Fashion Journalism (1994)
- CableACE nomination for Outstanding Children's Program (1994)
References
- 1 2 Trunk official web site, Full Credits
- ↑ PMP Network Internet Radio Interview (2002), (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ GregoryJbara.com: Childhood Photo: Greg and Judy Archived 2011-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ GregoryJbara.com: Billy Elliot Opening Night Photo, (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ GregoryJbara.com: NETC Convention 2006 Photo Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine, (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ South Beach Classics Promo at YouTube
- ↑ LocateTV Show Page Archived 2012-03-11 at the Wayback Machine, (Accessed 5/21/12)
- 1 2 3 Dan Jbara at IMDb)
- ↑ Fancast.com - Is It Possible - Directors and Producers Archived 2010-04-15 at the Wayback Machine, (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ Hulu.com - Decision House - Title Details,(Accessed 04/22/10)
- 1 2 3 TheFutonCritic.com: Breaking News - Dan Jbara Named Executive Producer of "The Greg Behrendt Show", (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ Fancast.com - In Search of the Partridge Family - Directors and Producers[permanent dead link],(Accessed 04/22/10)
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SonyPictures.com: Ripley's Believe It or Not: Production Bio Archived June 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, (Accessed 04/22/10)
- ↑ Fancast.com - AXN - Directors and Producers[permanent dead link], (Accessed 04/22/10)