Jonathan Littman
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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.[2]
Biography
Littman was born in 1963, the son of Dr. Harold Littman and Annette Littman and raised in West Orange, New Jersey.[1] He is a graduate of Vassar College.[1][3] Littman began his TV career in daytime programming at NBC in 1989 working on both soap operas and game shows. In 1991 he moved to Fox Broadcasting in Current Programs overseeing such seminal series as BEVERLY HILLS, 9021, MELROSE PLACE and THE X-FILES eventually being promoted to vice president of dramatic series development at the Fox Broadcasting Company.[1] In 1997 he left Fox for Jerry Bruckheimer Films where he initiated 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 show's 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, Littman Media, focusing on producing television series across all platforms.[4]
Awards and nominations
As of 2022, he has received 22 Emmy nominations and won 10 Emmy Awards.[5]
Personal life
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.
References
- ^ a b c d e "WEDDINGS: Nancy J. Goldman, Jonathan Littman". The New York Times. June 23, 1996.
- ^ Los Angeles Times: "'Amazing Race' producer Jonathan Littman buys 'Entourage' house" by Lauren Beale August 3, 2011
- ^ Turner Classic movies: Jonathan Littman" retrieved November 11, 2017
- ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (June 2, 2022). "Jonathan Littman Departs Jerry Bruckheimer Television After 25 Years To Launch His Own Company". Deadline.
- ^ Television Academy: "Jonathan Littman" 2017
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