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Laurie Zaks Biography

Birth Name:Laurie Zaks

Profession Producer, Actress

Fast Facts

  • Frequently works with the I Have A Dream Foundation
  • Attended State University of New York College at Oswego
  • Quote: "(On the significance of her company's name, Second Season) "What you want to get for your show, a second season․ The second season is spring which is time for renewal․ This is new for me, and I love that spiritual meaning""
  • After leaving Beacon Television, she formed her own production company, Second Season
  • She is president of Mandeville Television at Mandeville Films Inc
  • She was president of Armyan Bernstein's Beacon Television
  • She was the Senior Vice President of Current Programs at UPN
  • Is a long-time member of the Producers Guild of America