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James Shavick (born 1950) is a Canadian film and television producer, currently the CEO of Shavick Entertainment.

His films include Two of Hearts and Two Solitudes, while his television series have included The New Addams Family and Breaker High.[1]

Personal life

He was born in Montreal to Lenard Shavick, a former president of Holt Renfrew.[2]

He is married to Joy MacPhail, a partner in Shavick Entertainment and a former leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party.[3]

Honours

He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Capilano University in 2015[4] and also from Concordia University in June 2016.[5]

References

  1. ^ McNamara, Lynne (April 12, 2004). "Producer James Shavick rides highs and lows of film scene". The Vancouver Sun, p. C6.
  2. ^ "Stepping out with Canadian film legend James Shavick". Fugues, February 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "Gay-and-lesbian TV channel goes global". The Globe and Mail, May 30, 2013.
  4. ^ "OUTtv CEO James Shavick awarded D.F.A. from Capilano University". CARTT, June 3, 2015.
  5. ^ https://www.concordia.ca/cunews/main/stories/2016/05/04/concordia-awards-9-new-honorary-doctorates-spring-convocation-2016.html


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