Gabriel Katzka
Gabriel Katzka (1931–1990) was an American theater, film and television producer.
Gabriel Katzka | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 25, 1931 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | February 19, 1990 New York, New York |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York |
| Education | Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Kenyon College |
| Occupation(s) | theater, movie and television producer |
| Spouse | Carol Ward Dudley Katzka |
| Children | Edward Dudley Katzka |
| Parent | Emil Katzka |
| Relatives | Benji K. Green (sister) |
Biography
Early life
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City on January 25, 1931.[1][2][3][4] His father, Emil Katzka, was a lawyer who had a stake in some Broadway productions.[3] He had a sister, Benji K. Green.[3] He attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.[3]
Career
He produced many films and plays.[3][4] He was noted for his uncanny ability to raise financial capital for theatrical and cinematic productions.[3][4]
Personal life
He was married Carol Ward Dudley Katzka, and they had a son, Edward Dudley Katzka.[3] They lived on the Upper East Side in Manhattan.[3] He died on February 19, 1990, in New York.[1][4] A memorial service was performed at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan and at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.[3][4] He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.[1]
Work
He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
| Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Marlowe | ||
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | ||
| Soldier Blue | |||
| 1974 | The Parallax View | Executive producer | |
| The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | |||
| 1977 | Mr. Billion | Executive producer | |
| 1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | ||
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | ||
| Meteor | Executive producer | ||
| 1982 | The Beast Within | ||
| 1983 | The Lords of Discipline | ||
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Final film as a producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Angel Baby | Assistant to producer |
| 1968 | Nobody Runs Forever | Production associate |
| 1976 | Cannonball | Friend |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Production consultant |
| 1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | Presenter |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman |
Television
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Courage of Kavik the Wolf Dog | Executive producer | Television film |
| 1981 | Isabel's Choice | Television film | |
| 1984 | Ellis Island | Executive producer | |
| 1986 | Philip Marlowe, Private Eye | Executive producer | |
| 1987 | Mariah | Executive producer |
As a theater producer
- Hamlet
- Comedians directed by Filipa
- Barefoot in the Park
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
- Hughie
- Beyond the Fringe
References
- FindAGrave
- imdb
- Gabriel Katzka, 59, Producer in Theater, Films and Television, The New York Times, February 21, 1990
- Gabriel Katzka; Emmy-Winning Producer, 59, The Los Angeles Times, March 05, 1990