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Frank Von Zerneck Biography

Birth Name:Frank von Zerneck

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Has won numerous Christopher Awards and Certificates of Excellence from the National Film Board of Review for his work
  • Was named producer of the year by the American Film Institute in 1995
  • Was inducted into the International Television Movie Awards Hall of Fame
  • Got his start as a co-producer on the TV movie "The Desperate Miles" in 1975
  • Best known as the executive producer of "Living in Oblivion" and "Category 7: The End of the World․"
  • Founded von Zerneck/Sertner Films with Robert M․ Sertner in 1987

Awards

  • 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy: nominated
  • 1981Christopher Award-Television Film: winner
  • 2020Leo-Best Television Movie: winner