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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.
E. Duke Vincent | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward Ventimiglia April 30, 1932 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2024 (aged 91) Montecito, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, writer |
| Years active | 1967–2006 |
| Spouses | Sandra Carol Freeman
(m. 1960; div. 1974) |
| Children | 2 |
Television series in which Vincent participated include Dynasty; Charmed; Melrose Place; Beverly Hills, 90210; 7th Heaven; Wanted; Vegas; Matt Houston; Charlie's Angels; The San Pedro Beach Bums; Sunset Beach; Savannah 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
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ 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
- ^ Spelling, Aaron; Graham, Jefferson (November 2002). Aaron Spelling: A Prime-Time Life. Macmillan. pp. 202–. 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
edit- E. Duke Vincent at IMDb
- An interview with E. Duke Vincent, June 2011
- Vincent quotations Retrieved 2010-03-04