Jeff Bleckner, a renowned director and producer, entered this world on August 12, 1943, in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with notable credits including the iconic television series "Hill Street Blues" (1981),the documentary "The Beach Boys: An American Family" (2000),and the acclaimed anthology series "American Playhouse" (1980).
Personal Details
BornAug 12, 1943 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
Susan Edelman
( Apr 12, 1987 to May 10, 2025 )Jeanne Hepple
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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2015

Away and Back as Director
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2013

Remember Sunday as Director
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2011

Beyond the Blackboard as Director
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2009

Loving Leah as Director
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2008

The Russell Girl as Director
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2006

Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II as Director
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2004

NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 as Director
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2003

The Music Man as Director
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2001

Black River as Director
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2000

Flowers for Algernon as Director
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Runaway Virus as Director
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1998

Rear Window as Director
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Blackout Effect as Director
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1997

The Advocate's Devil as Director
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1996

On Seventh Avenue as Director
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1995
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A Father for Charlie as Director
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1994
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1992

Last Wish as Director
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In Sickness and in Health as Director
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1988

My Father, My Son as Director
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1987

White Water Summer as Director
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1985

Brotherly Love as Director
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Do You Remember Love as Director
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1983

When Your Lover Leaves as Director
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1979

3 by Cheever as Director