Portrait of Jac Venza

Jac Venza

Bio: Jac Venza was a public television producer who was directly responsible for most of the theatre and music programs that have been seen on PBS since its creation in 1970. From the early 1960s until his retirement in 2005, Venza brought such programs as NET Playhouse, Live from Lincoln Center, American Playhouse, American Masters, and Great Performances to millions of viewers
Born: Thu, Dec 23 1926
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Tue, May 28 2024
Jac Venza is 97 years old
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Poster of The Topdog Diaries
The Topdog Diaries
Jac Venza was 75 in The Topdog Diaries as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of The Women
The Women
Jac Venza was 75 in The Women as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of Fosse
Fosse
Jac Venza was 75 in Fosse as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of Crazy For You
Crazy For You
Jac Venza was 72 in Crazy For You as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1999
Poster of Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias
Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias
Jac Venza was 72 in Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of Two by Dove
Two by Dove
Jac Venza was 68 in Two by Dove as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1995
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Jac Venza was 67 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings
Jac Venza was 65 in Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
Jac Venza was 64 in The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez as 'Co-Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1991
Poster of Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Jac Venza was 62 in Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson
Jac Venza was 60 in Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Jac Venza was 56 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Jac Venza was 55 in Fifth of July as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Working
Working
Jac Venza was 55 in Working as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1982
Poster of Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences
Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences
Jac Venza was 55 in Carl Sandburg: Echoes and Silences as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1982
Poster of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Jac Venza was 55 in For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1982
Poster of The Shady Hill Kidnapping
The Shady Hill Kidnapping
Jac Venza was 55 in The Shady Hill Kidnapping as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Guests of the Nation
Guests of the Nation
Jac Venza was 54 in Guests of the Nation as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1981
Poster of The Five Forty-Eight
The Five Forty-Eight
Jac Venza was 52 in The Five Forty-Eight as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1979
Poster of O Youth and Beauty!
O Youth and Beauty!
Jac Venza was 52 in O Youth and Beauty! as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1979
Poster of The Sorrows of Gin
The Sorrows of Gin
Jac Venza was 52 in The Sorrows of Gin as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Uncommon Women and Others
Uncommon Women and Others
Jac Venza was 52 in Uncommon Women and Others as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1979
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Jac Venza was 51 in The Good Doctor as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Tartuffe
Tartuffe
Jac Venza was 51 in Tartuffe as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1978
Poster of The Trial of the Moke
The Trial of the Moke
Jac Venza was 51 in The Trial of the Moke as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of The Patriots
The Patriots
Jac Venza was 49 in The Patriots as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon
Jac Venza was 48 in Beyond the Horizon as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1975
Poster of The School for Scandal
The School for Scandal
Jac Venza was 48 in The School for Scandal as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1975
Poster of The Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon
Jac Venza was 48 in The Year of the Dragon as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of Feasting with Panthers
Feasting with Panthers
Jac Venza was 47 in Feasting with Panthers as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1974
Poster of In Fashion
In Fashion
Jac Venza was 47 in In Fashion as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1974
Poster of June Moon
June Moon
Jac Venza was 47 in June Moon as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1974
Poster of Enemies
Enemies
Jac Venza was 47 in Enemies as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1974
Poster of A Touch of the Poet
A Touch of the Poet
Jac Venza was 47 in A Touch of the Poet as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Rimers of Eldritch
The Rimers of Eldritch
Jac Venza was 45 in The Rimers of Eldritch as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1972
Poster of Home
Home
Jac Venza was 45 in Home as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of Hogan's Goat
Hogan's Goat
Jac Venza was 44 in Hogan's Goat as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1971
Poster of The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
Jac Venza was 44 in The Great Radio Comedians as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost
Jac Venza was 44 in Paradise Lost as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of A Memory of Two Mondays
A Memory of Two Mondays
Jac Venza was 44 in A Memory of Two Mondays as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Dragon Country
Dragon Country
Jac Venza was 43 in Dragon Country as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Let Me Hear You Whisper
Let Me Hear You Whisper
Jac Venza was 42 in Let Me Hear You Whisper as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1969
Poster of An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People
Jac Venza was 39 in An Enemy of the People as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1966
Poster of The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon
Jac Venza was 39 in The Star Wagon as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1966
Poster of The Journey of the Fifth Horse
The Journey of the Fifth Horse
Jac Venza was 39 in The Journey of the Fifth Horse as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1966
Poster of Ten Blocks on the Camino Real
Ten Blocks on the Camino Real
Jac Venza was 39 in Ten Blocks on the Camino Real as 'Producer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1966
Poster of 24 Hours in a Woman's Life
24 Hours in a Woman's Life
Jac Venza was 34 in 24 Hours in a Woman's Life as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1961
Poster of Wonderful Town
Wonderful Town
Jac Venza was 31 in Wonderful Town as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1958

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Broadway: The American Musical
Broadway: The American Musical
Jac Venza was 77+ in Broadway: The American Musical as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 2004
Poster of Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
Jac Venza was 54+ in Brideshead Revisited as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of Mourning Becomes Electra
Mourning Becomes Electra
Jac Venza was 51+ in Mourning Becomes Electra as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 1978
Poster of Hard Times
Hard Times
Jac Venza was 50+ in Hard Times as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1977
Poster of The Adams Chronicles
The Adams Chronicles
Jac Venza was 49+ in The Adams Chronicles as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1976