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film producer

Jerry Herbert Tokofsky, American film producer. Named Man of Year B'nai B'rith, 1981; recipient Los Angeles Resolution City of Los Angeles, 1981. With United States Army, 1959, 63, research 1959-1963. Member Variety Club International.

Background

Tokofsky, Jerry Herbert was born on April 14, 1936 in New York City. Son of Julius H. and Rose (Trager) Tokofsky.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, New York University, 1956. Doctor of Laws, New York University, 1959. Master in American Literature, New York University, 1999.

Career

Talent agent, William Morris Agency, New York City, 1953-1959; vice president, William Morris Agency, Los Angeles, 1959-1964; executive vice president, Columbia Pictures, Los Angeles, 1964-1969; vice president, Paramount Pictures, London, 1970; executive vice president, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, London, 1971; president, Jerry Tokofsky Prodns., Los Angeles, 1972-1982; executive vice president, Zupnik Enterprises, Los Angeles, 1982-1992; president, Jerry Tokofsky Entertainment, Encino, California, since 1992. Professor School television and Film University of Southern California School Business.

Achievements

  • Jerry Herbert Tokofsky has been listed as a noteworthy film producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1959, 63, research 1959-1963. Member Variety Club International.

Interests

  • Avocations: skiing, tennis, golf, chess.

Connections

Married Myrna Weinstein, February 21, 1968 (divorced). Children: David, Peter. Married Fiammetta Bettuzzi, 1970 (divorced).

1 child, Tatianna; Married Karen Oliver, October 4, 1981.

Father:
Julius H. Tokofsky

Mother:
Rose (Trager) Tokofsky

Spouse:
Karen Oliver

Spouse:
Myrna Weinstein

Spouse:
Fiammetta Bettuzzi

child:
Tatianna Tokofsky

child:
Peter Tokofsky

child:
David Tokofsky