Gabriel Katzka
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Gabriel Katzka (1931–1990) was an American theater, film and television producer.
Biography
Early life
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City on January 25, 1931. His father, Emil Katzka, was a lawyer who had a stake in some Broadway productions. He had a sister, Benji K. Green. He attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
Career
He produced many films and plays. He was noted for his uncanny ability to raise financial capital for theatrical and cinematic productions.
Personal life
He was married Carol Ward Dudley Katzka, and they had a son, Edward Dudley Katzka. They lived on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. He died on February 19, 1990, in New York. A memorial service was performed at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan and at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.
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