Jack Viertel

Background

Viertel, Jack was born on February 7, 1949 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Maurice and Janet (Man) Viertel.

Education

AB, Harvard College, 1971.

Career

Theater critic, Los Angeles Reader, 1977-1980; theater critic, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, 1980-1985; arts editor, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, 1984-1985; dramaturg, Mark Taper Forum Theater, Los Angeles, 1986-1987; creative director, Jujamcyn Theaters, New York City, since 1987.

Achievements

• Jack Viertel has been listed as a notable Theatrical producer, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Certified judge Memphis-in-May Barbecue Contest Circuit, since 1992. Member CityCtr. Encores Advisory Board. Member Ethical-Fieldston Fund Board.

Member League American Theaters and Prodrs., Writers Guild American East, TheaterComm. Group (board directors since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: guitar, cooking, scuba diving, traveling.

Connections

Married Linda Gilmore, July 31, 1973. Children: Joshua Louis, Anna Daisy.

Father:

Joseph Maurice Viertel

Mother:

Janet (Man) Viertel

Spouse:

Linda Gilmore

child:

Joshua Louis Viertel

child:

Anna Daisy Viertel