Dan Jbara
Dan Jbara | |
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| Born | February 22, 1964 Westland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 2020 (aged 56) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television producer |
Daniel John Jbara (February 22, 1964 – October 21, 2020[1]) 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.[2]
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. [3]
Dan passed away on October 21, 2020 in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy,[4] and two brothers, Greg,[5] and Mike.[6]
Television career
- Producer - South Beach Classics[7] - Velocity[8] - originally seen on Discovery Channel (2011)[9]
- Executive Producer - Is It Possible - Discovery Channel (2010)[10]
- Executive Producer - Decision House - MyNetworkTV (2007)[11]
- Executive Producer - The Greg Behrendt Show - Syndicated, from Sony Pictures Television (2006)[12]
- Executive Producer - In Search of the Partridge Family (2004)[13]
- Producer (Supervising, Co-Executive, Executive); Writer - Ripley's Believe It or Not! - TBS (2000–2003)[14][9]
- Executive Producer - Worst Case Scenarios (TV series) - TBS (2002)[12]
- Co-Executive Producer - AXN-TV - Fox Family Channel (1998–1999)[15]
- Producer - Hard Copy - Paramount Television (1989–1993, 1997–1999)[14]
- Producer - The Mickey Mouse Club - Disney Channel (1993)[14]
- Producer - A Current Affair - Fox (1986–1990)[12][14]
- Segment Producer - Entertainment Tonight, NBA Entertainment, Special Report TV[14]
Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations.[14]
Jbara worked on the telecasts for the Emmy Awards (1988), Night of 100 Stars II, Liberty Weekend (1986), and the Tony Awards (1985).[14]
Film career
- Executive Producer - Trunk (2008)[2]
- Electric Press Kit Producer - The Last Seduction (1994)[9]
- Electric Press Kit Producer - Blame It on the Bell Boy (1992)[14]
Awards and nominations
- Aldo Award for Outstanding Directing in Fashion Journalism (1994)[14]
- CableACE nomination for Outstanding Children's Program (1994)[14]
References
- ^ Dan Jbara Obituary , (Accessed 10/21/20)
- ^ a b Trunk official web site, Full Credits
- ^ GregoryJbara.com: NETC Convention 2006 Photo Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine, (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)
- ^ a b c 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)
- ^ a b c 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)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j 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)