Dan Jbara (February 22, 1964 – October 21, 2020) was a television and film producer whose career focused primarily on the reality television field in the U.S.. He also executive-produced the 2008 short film thriller Trunk, starring Kyle Gallner and Zachery Bryan.Trunk official web site, Full Credits
Early life and career Jbara grew up in Westland, Michigan. He attended Wayne Memorial High School, Michigan State, and New York University Film School, intending to become a film director. However, his career path took a different turn when he got a job at Fox News and encompassed the reality show genre.PMP Network Internet Radio Interview (2002), (Accessed 04/22/10)
Dan died on October 21, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy,GregoryJbara.com: Childhood Photo: Greg and Judy , (Accessed 04/22/10) and two brothers, Greg,GregoryJbara.com: Billy Elliot Opening Night Photo, (Accessed 04/22/10) and Mike.GregoryJbara.com: NETC Convention 2006 Photo , (Accessed 04/22/10)
Television career Producer - South Beach ClassicsSouth Beach Classics Promo at YouTube - VelocityLocateTV Show Page , (Accessed 5/21/12) - originally seen on Discovery Channel (2011)) Executive Producer - Is It Possible - Discovery Channel (2010)Fancast.com - Is It Possible - Directors and Producers , (Accessed 04/22/10) Executive Producer - Decision House - MyNetworkTV (2007)Hulu.com - Decision House - Title Details,(Accessed 04/22/10) Executive Producer - The Greg Behrendt Show - Syndicated, from Sony Pictures Television (2006)TheFutonCritic.com: Breaking News - Dan Jbara Named Executive Producer of "The Greg Behrendt Show", (Accessed 04/22/10) Executive Producer - In Search of the Partridge Family (2004)Fancast.com - In Search of the Partridge Family - Directors and Producers,(Accessed 04/22/10) Producer (Supervising, Co-Executive, Executive); Writer - Ripley's Believe It or Not! - TBS (1999–2003)SonyPictures.com: Ripley's Believe It or Not: Production Bio , (Accessed 04/22/10) Executive Producer - Worst Case Scenarios (TV series) - TBS (2002) Co-Executive Producer - AXN-TV - Fox Family Channel (1998–1999)Fancast.com - AXN - Directors and Producers, (Accessed 04/22/10) Producer - Hard Copy - Paramount Television (1989–1993, 1997–1999) Producer - The Mickey Mouse Club - Disney Channel (1993) Producer - A Current Affair - Fox (1986–1990) Segment Producer - Entertainment Tonight, NBA Entertainment, Special Report TV
Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations.
Jbara worked on the telecasts for the Emmy Awards (1988), Night of 100 Stars II, Liberty Weekend (1986), and the Tony Awards (1985).
Film career Executive Producer - Trunk (2008) Electric Press Kit Producer - The Last Seduction (1994) Electric Press Kit Producer - Blame It on the Bell Boy (1992)
Awards and nominations Aldo Award for Outstanding Directing in Fashion Journalism (1994) CableACE nomination for Outstanding Children's Program (1994)
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