Jonathan Littman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Isaiah Littman 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62)[1] |
| Alma mater | Vassar College (B A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer |
| Known for | President of Jerry Bruckheimer Television |
| Spouse | Nancy Jill Goldman |
| Parent | Harold Littman |
Jonathan Littman (born 1962/1963) is an American producer who serves as president of Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
Biography
[edit]Littman was raised in West Orange, New Jersey, the son of Dr. Harold Littman and Annette Littman.[1][2] He is a graduate of Vassar College.[1][3] In 1987, he began his career at ABC working on children's and late-night programming and then accepted a position in 1989 at NBC as the director of the network's daytime programs including the gameshow Concentration and the soap opera Santa Barbara.[4] In 1991, he joined the newly formed Fox network where he was responsible for current programming and drama development including such shows as Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, and The X-Files.[4] In 1997 he left Fox for Jerry Bruckheimer Films where he was hired to lead the company's expansion into television.[4] While CEO of the television division, he convinced CBS Entertainment chief Nina Tassler to purchase Anthony Zuiker's Crime Scene Investigation concept which evolved into the highly successful CSI: Crime Scene Investigation franchise.[4] Other shows Littman produced while CEO of Jerry Bruckheimer Television include CBS hits The Amazing Race, Cold Case, Without a Trace as well as Fox Television/Netflix's Lucifer and Starz's Hightown.[4]
In July 2022 Littman left JBTV and formed a new production company,[4] Littman Media, focusing on producing television series across all platforms.
Awards and nominations
[edit]As of 2022, as part of the CSI and The Amazing Race teams, he has received 22 Emmy nominations and won 10 Emmy Awards.[5]
Personal life
[edit]In 1996, he married Nancy Jill Goldman, with whom he attended high school, at the Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles;[1] and is father to three daughters.[citation needed] He lives in Encino, California.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "WEDDINGS: Nancy J. Goldman, Jonathan Littman". The New York Times. June 23, 1996.
- ^ "JCC MetroWest celebrates its inspiring members". New Jersey Jewish News. May 19, 2022.
- ^ Turner Classic movies: Jonathan Littman" retrieved November 11, 2017
- ^ a b c d e f Andreeva, Nellie (June 2, 2022). "Jonathan Littman Departs Jerry Bruckheimer Television After 25 Years To Launch His Own Company". Deadline.
- ^ "Jonathan Littman". Television Academy. 2022.
- ^ Los Angeles Times: "'Amazing Race' producer Jonathan Littman buys 'Entourage' house" by Lauren Beale August 3, 2011
