Bruce Weigert Paltrow is an American television and film director and producer known for creating the critically acclaimed series holy elsewhere and white shadow.
He is also known as the husband of actress Bryce Danner and the father of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and writer/director Jack Paltrow.
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- Full name: Bruce Weigert Paltrow
- Stage name: Bruce Paltrow
- Date of birth: November 26, 1943
- Date of death: October 3, 2002
- Age: 58 years old
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American television and film director and producer
- Height: 1.85m
- Parents: Arnold Paltrow and Dorothy Wiegert
- Siblings: Robert Paltrow
- Spouse: Blythe Danner (married 1969–2002)
- Children: Jack Paltrow and Gwyneth Paltrow
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $30 million
early life and education
Bruce Weigert Paltrow was born on November 26, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was the son of Arnold Paltrow and Dorothy Weigert, and had a brother named Robert Paltrow.
Paltrow attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she initially studied painting before turning her attention to theater. He graduated in 1965 and continued his training at the Actors Studio in New York City, where he refined his performing arts skills. Paltrow is of Jewish descent and believes in Christianity.
Profession
Bruce Paltrow began his career directing stage productions in New York City in the late 1960s. It was during this time that he met and married actress Blythe Danner. He soon transitioned to television, where he found great success as a writer and producer.
In the late 1970s, Paltrow created the critically acclaimed television series white shadow. The groundbreaking show tackled complex social issues of race and poverty through the story of a white basketball coach leading a predominantly black high school team. The show was praised for its nuanced portrayal of these sensitive topics and earned Paltrow widespread critical acclaim.
Built on success white shadowPaltrow went on to create another iconic TV series, holy elsewhereThe show ran from 1982 to 1988. As executive producer, Paltrow demonstrates his talent for creating complex, character-driven stories that address important social issues. The show has received critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of life in an urban teaching hospital.
In addition to his television work, Paltrow directed his first feature film, a little sex1981. However, he found his greatest success in television, serving as executive producer on other critically acclaimed series such as Homicide: Life on the Streets. His last project was the 2000 film duetstarring his daughter Gwyneth Paltrow.
Throughout his career, Bruce Paltrow has been known for creating thought-provoking, socially conscious television shows that resonate with audiences.
social media
Bruce Paltrow does not have any active social media accounts.
personal life
Bruce Paltrow has been married to famous actress Bryce Danner for more than thirty years. The couple tied the knot in 1970 and lived together until Paltrow’s untimely death in 2002 at the age of 58.
Paltrow and Danner had two children: daughter Gwyneth Paltrow, who became a famous actress, and son Jake Paltrow, who became a film director.
Unfortunately, Bruce Paltrow passed away while celebrating Gwyneth’s birthday in Rome, Italy. His death was caused by complications from pneumonia and a recurrence of throat cancer he had been battling since 1999.
film chronology
Producer:
- fargo (2003) (TV movie)
- duet (2000)
- new year (1993) (TV movie)
- high (1989) (TV movie)
- Nick and Hillary (1988–1989) (TV series)
- holy elsewhere (1982–1988) (TV series)
writer:
- white shadow (1978–1981) (TV series)
- operating room (1978) (TV movie)
- big city boy (1978)(TV movie)
director:
- a little sex (1982)
- duet (2000)
net worth
Bruce Paltrow was an acclaimed American television and film director and producer who, by the time of his death in 2002, had a net worth of $30 million. He is remembered for creating and producing highly successful television series, including white shadow and holy elsewhere.
