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Marshall HerskovitzAmerican film director, writer and producer, president of the Producers Guild of America
Date of Birth: 23.02.1952
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Marshall Herskovitz
Marshall Herskovitz is an American film director, writer, and producer, as well as the President of the Producers Guild of America. He was born on February 23, 1952. In 1973, Herskovitz graduated from Brandeis University and two years later, in 1975, he enrolled in the Conservatory at the American Film Institute (AFI). It was there that he first met Edward Zwick, which led to a long and fruitful collaboration between the two.
Projects as a Producer
Herskovitz has produced several notable projects, including the films "Traffic" (2000), "The Last Samurai" (2003), "Blood Diamond" (2006), and "I Am Sam" (2001). He has also directed two feature films, "Jack the Bear" (1993) and "Dangerous Beauty" (1998). In addition, Herskovitz has created and served as an executive producer for television series such as "Thirtysomething" (1987-91), "My So-Called Life" (1994), and "Once and Again" (1999). He has also written scripts and directed multiple episodes for each series.
Background
Marshall Herskovitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to parents Frida Schreiber and Alexander Herskovitz. After completing his studies at Brandeis University in 1973, he attended the Conservatory at the American Film Institute (AFI) in 1975. It was during his time there that he first met Edward Zwick, which led to a long and fruitful collaboration between the two. Currently, Herskovitz and Zwick jointly run a production company called "The Bedford Falls Company," named after the fictional town in the classic film "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946).
Recent Projects and Achievements
One of the recent projects by Zwick and Herskovitz was the original internet series "Quarterlife," which was initially released on the MySpace website. The series gained significant viewership and attracted attention, leading to its release on NBC in 2008. However, the show was canceled shortly afterward. Since May 2005, Herskovitz has been a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, where he writes a blog. He has also appeared in an interview video for The Dialogue website. In this 90-minute interview with journalist Jaye Fernandes, Herskovitz shares his thoughts on the current state of the film industry, discusses the voices writers hear in their heads, and talks about the importance of writing down questions before asking them.
Herskovitz's television series "Thirtysomething" received numerous Emmy Awards in various categories, including the Outstanding Drama Series nomination in 1988. In the same year, an episode co-written by Herskovitz and Paul Haggis won the award for Outstanding Writing. The show also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series. Herskovitz was recognized by the Writers Guild of America and the Directors Guild for his work on this series. In 1999, his project "Once and Again" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series. Additionally, his film "Traffic" was named Best Film of the Year and won an Oscar at the 73rd Academy Awards in 2001.
