Harry Gittes (May 6, 1936 - September 2, 2017) was an American film producer. He was known for collaborating with Jack Nicholson in such films as Drive, He Said (1971), Goin' South (1978) and About Schmidt (2002). Gittes was also the namesake of Nicholson's character in Chinatown (1974).[1][2]
Harry Gittes | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 1936 Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 2017 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Christine Cuddy |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education edit
Gittes was born on May 6, 1936, in Brookline, Massachusetts.[1] He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.[2]
Personal life and death edit
Gittes was married to lawyer Christine Cuddy and they had two children: Michael and Julia.[1][2]
Gittes died of natural causes on September 2, 2017, in Los Angeles at age 81.[1][2]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert | Producer |
| 1971 | Drive, He Said | Co-producer |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Producer |
| 1978 | Goin' South | |
| 1982 | Dangerous Company (TV movie) | Executive producer |
| Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann | Producer | |
| 1988 | Little Nikita | |
| 1989 | Breaking In | |
| 2002 | About Schmidt | |
| 2004 | The Girl Next Door | |
| 2017 | Last Flag Flying | Executive Producer |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Barnes, Mike (September 5, 2017). "Harry Gittes, Jack Nicholson's Pal and Producer, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Rubin, Rebecca (September 13, 2017). "Harry Gittes, Producer and Longtime Friend of Jack Nicholson, Dies at 81". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
External links edit
- Harry Gittes at IMDb