William Belasco
William Belasco (July 30, 1934 - February 26, 1976) was a film producer.[1]
Belasco was a theatrical agent who had helped "package" the TV series Batman and The Green Hornet. His clients included Pat Boone, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Chuck Connors.[2]
He sold his agency Progressive Management Corp in 1968 and joined MGM as a producer for whom he made a number of films. Blake Edwards was critical of Belasco's behaviour while making The Carey Treatment.[3] Belasco moved to MGM in 1975.
Belasco formed a partnership with Sal Mineo to make a film called McCaffrey. Mineo was murdered and Belasco was going to hold a memorial for the actor at Belasco's house. However before this happened Belasco was injured in a car accident on February 22, 1976. He never recovered from his wounds and died several days later.[2][4]
Select filmography
[edit]- The Carey Treatment (1972)[5]
- They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)[6]
- The Super Cops (1974)[7]
- The Last Hard Men (1976)[8]
References
[edit]- ^ McGowen, Deane (1973-03-28). "People in Sports: Hogan Advises Golfers Not to Age". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ a b "Crash injuries fatal to producer Belasco". Arizona Daily Star. 29 February 1976. p. 4.
- ^ Warga, Wayne. (Dec 26, 1971). "What's Going On in the Lion's Den at MGM?: What's Going On". Los Angeles Times. p. q1.
- ^ Jeffers, H. Paul (2000). Sal Mineo : his life, murder, and mystery. p. 170.
- ^ Kasindorf, Martin (1972-09-10). "How now, Dick Daring?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Graham, Lee (1972-09-01). "Lee Graham's Man About Town" (PDF). Hollywood Studio Magazine. 7 (5): 22.
- ^ "The Super Cops". AFI|Catalog. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "William Belasco". prod.tcm.com (in Turner Classic Movies). Retrieved 2025-03-13.
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