E. Duke Vincent
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E. Duke Vincent | |
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Born | Edward Ventimiglia April 30, 1932 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 2024 Montecito, California, U.S. | (aged 91)
Occupation(s) | Television producer, writer |
Years active | 1967–2006 |
Spouses | Sandra Carol Freeman
(m. 1960; div. 1974) |
Children | 2 |
E. Duke Vincent (born Edward Ventimiglia, April 30, 1932 – February 10, 2024) was an American television producer.[1][2][3] He was a former producing partner of Aaron Spelling[4] and an executive at various Spelling production company entities. Vincent, a 1960–61 naval aviator who was a member of the famed Blue Angels flying team, had a 40-year career in television writing and production, involving 2300 hours of television.
Television series in which Vincent participated include and many others. Since 2006, Vincent primarily was engaged in writing novels, which often involved the entertainment industry. His first novel, Mafia Summer, is a fictionalization of factual organized crime.
Vincent was educated at Seton Hall University, from which he received a B.A. in 1954. He latterly resided in Montecito, California, with his wife, actress Pamela Hensley. E. Duke Vincent died at home in Montecito on February 10, 2024, at the age of 91.[5][6]
Filmography
- The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977)
- Vega$(1978–1981)
- Dynasty (1981–1989)
- Matt Houston (1982–1985)
- Hotel (1983–1988)
- Life with Lucy (1986)
- 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
- Melrose Place (1992–1999)
- Winnetka Road (1994)
- Burke's Law (1994–1995)
- Models Inc. (1994–1995)
- Robin's Hoods (1994–1995)
- Madman of the People (1994–1995)
- University Hospital (1995)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1995–2000)
- Malibu Shores (1996)
- Savannah (1996–1997)
- 7th Heaven (1996–2006)
- Sunset Beach (1997–1999)
- Charmed (1998–2006)
- Safe Harbor (1999)
- Titans (2000–2001)
- Kingpin (2003)
- Clubhouse (2004–2005)
- Summerland (2004–2005)
- Wanted (2005)
Novels
- Mafia Summer. Bloomsbury USA, 2006. ISBN 1-59691-113-1
- Black Widow. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. ISBN 1-59691-390-8
- The Strip. Bloomsbury USA, 2008. ISBN 1-59691-615-X
- The Camelot Conspiracy: A Novel of the Kennedys, Castro and the CIA ISBN 1590206398
References
- ^ American film, Vol 9. American Film Institute, 1983. Page 64
- ^ Kerwin, Christine. Directory of Corporate Affiliations, Issue 1. New Providence: National Register Publ, 1998. Page 776
- ^ Marill, Alvin. More theatre: stage to screen to television, 1993–2001. Scarecrow P, 2003. Page 205
- ISBN 978-0-312-31344-9. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
- ^ Brew, Caroline (February 26, 2024). "E. Duke Vincent, Emmy-Winning TV Producer, Dies at 91". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (February 27, 2024). "E. Duke Vincent, Producer With Aaron Spelling on 'Dynasty,' 'Charmed' and More, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
External links
- E. Duke Vincent at IMDb
- An interview with E. Duke Vincent, June 2011
- Vincent quotations Retrieved 2010-03-04