Fred Weintraub
Birth Name:
Fred Weintraub
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Actor
Fast Facts
- In 1970, he was named as the Executive Vice President of Warner Bros․ studios
- Before deciding to enter showbusiness, he was interested in becoming a rabbi
- Was the original owner and host of the New York City nightclub The Bitter End
- Quote: "(On what a producer is) "A juggler, magician and puppeteer all rolled into one - keeping twenty balls in the air․․․and making miracles happen every day․""
- Is primarily known for his production of martial arts films
- Helped discover comedian Lenny Bruce, who performed at his New York City nightclub
- Was one of the few film executives who fought to get the film "Woodstock" made