Dan Jbara 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.[1]

Dan Jbara
DiedOctober 21, 2020
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
OccupationTelevision producer

Early life and career

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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.[2]

Dan passed away on October 21, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy,[3] and two brothers, Greg,[4] and Mike.[5]

Television career

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Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations.[13]

Jbara worked on the telecasts for the Emmy Awards (1988), Night of 100 Stars II, Liberty Weekend (1986), and the Tony Awards (1985).[13]

Film career

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  • Executive Producer - Trunk (2008)[1]
  • Electric Press Kit Producer - The Last Seduction (1994)[8]
  • Electric Press Kit Producer - Blame It on the Bell Boy (1992)[13]

Awards and nominations

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  • Aldo Award for Outstanding Directing in Fashion Journalism (1994)[13]
  • CableACE nomination for Outstanding Children's Program (1994)[13]

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