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Bruce Paltrow (1943–2002)


Bruce Paltrow was born on November 26, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Bruce Weigert Paltrow. He was a producer and writer, known for St. Elsewhere (1982), The White Shadow (1978) and Tattinger's (1988). He was married to Blythe Danner. He died on October 3, 2002 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. See full bio »

Died:

(age 58) in Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Known For

St. Elsewhere Producer
(1982-1988)
The White Shadow Producer
(1978-1981)
Tattinger's Producer
(1988-1989)
Duets Producer
(2000)

Filmography

Hide Hide Show Show Producer (11 credits)
 2003 Fargo (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 2000 Duets (producer)
 1993 New Year (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 1989 High (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 1988-1989 Tattinger's (TV Series) (executive producer - 9 episodes)
- Half a Loaf (1989) ... (executive producer)
- Wall Street Blues (1989) ... (executive producer)
- Two Men and a Baby (1988) ... (executive producer)
- Death and Taxis (1988) ... (executive producer)
- Rest in Peas (1988) ... (executive producer)
 1982-1988 St. Elsewhere (TV Series) (executive producer - 130 episodes)
- The Last One (1988) ... (executive producer)
- The Abby Singer Show (1988) ... (executive producer)
- Split Decision (1988) ... (executive producer)
- Requiem for a Heavyweight (1988) ... (executive producer)
- The Naked Civil Surgeon (1988) ... (executive producer)
 1982 A Little Sex (producer)
 1978-1981 The White Shadow (TV Series) (executive producer - 41 episodes)
- Burnout (1981) ... (executive producer)
- Cops (1981) ... (executive producer)
- If Your Number's Up, Get It Down (1980) ... (executive producer)
- Reunion: Part 1 (1980) ... (executive producer)
- A Few Good Men (1980) ... (executive producer)
 1978 Big City Boys (TV Movie) (producer)
 1978 Operating Room (TV Movie) (co-executive producer)
 1973 Shirts/Skins (TV Movie) (producer)
Show Show Writer (10 credits)
Show Show Director (14 credits)
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Show Show Self (7 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

In 1974, he produced, directed and wrote the teleplay for an unsold sitcom pilot called Shirts/Skins which was based on his successful TV movie of the previous year. The pilot was never aired.

Publicity Listings:

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Height:

6' 1½" (1.87 m)

Spouse:

Blythe Danner  (his death)  (2 children)

Children:

Gwyneth Paltrow
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

"When Gwynnie was a baby, she and Blythe would harmonize together. I wasn't allowed to sing because Blythe didn't want me to damage the children's ears" - about daughter Gwyneth Paltrow's vocal abilities.

Trivia:

Is brother of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius

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