Background
Zaks, Jerry was born on September 7, 1946 in Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany. Son of Sy and Lily (Gliksman) Zaks. came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1954.
Zaks, Jerry was born on September 7, 1946 in Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany. Son of Sy and Lily (Gliksman) Zaks. came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1954.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1967; Master of Fine Arts, Smith College, 1969.
Director Ensemble Studio, 1978—1980, Phoenix Theatre, New York City, 1980—1981, Playwrights Horizons, 1981, Philadelphia Drama Guild, 1981, Denver Center Theatre, 1984, New York Public Theatre, 1984. Guest artist, visiting professor Dartmouth College, 1977, 83-84.
Board directors Ensemble Studio Theatre, New York City, since 1976. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, Society Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Married Jill P. Rose, January 14, 1979. Children: Emma Rose, Hannah Lily.