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David Dortort (David Solomon Katz) was born on 23 October, 1916 in New York City, New York, U.S., is an American screenwriter. Discover David Dortort's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?

Popular As David Solomon Katz
Occupation Writer; Television producer
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October 1916
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of death 5 September, 2010
Died Place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is David Dortort's Wife?

His wife is Rose Seldin (m. 1940-2007)

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David Dortort Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Dortort worth at the age of 93 years old? David Dortort’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated David Dortort's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1916

David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010) was a Hollywood screenwriter and producer, widely known for his role as producer in two successful NBC television series: Bonanza (1959–73) and The High Chaparral (1967–71).

1947

Dortort published two books, Burial of the Fruit in 1947 and The Post of Honor in 1949.

1954

From 1954–55, Dortort was involved in directing and writing for The Public Defender.

1957

He produced The Restless Gun (1957–59), The Cowboys television version (1974), and a prequel series featuring younger versions of the Bonanza characters called Ponderosa (2001), which was produced with Beth Sullivan.

Michael Landon appeared in a supporting role in the pilot for The Restless Gun, starring John Payne, aired on March 19, 1957, as an episode of The Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and Dan Blocker played multiple roles in five episodes of The Restless Gun.

Alan W. Livingston of NBC hired Dortort to write the screenplay for the pilot episode of Bonanza.

He did it at night, while producing The Restless Gun by day.

1960

Dortort's focus shifted in the late 1960s to the newer series, leaving the production of Bonanza largely to his associates during its last five and a half years (1967–1973).

1979

In 1979–1980, he created the 13-week CBS miniseries, The Chisholms.

2001

In 2001, the alumni association of City College of New York, where he had studied history, honored him with its John H. Finley award.

2007

A native of New York City, Dortort was married for 67 years to the former Rose Seldin, who died September 30, 2007, at age 92.

They had two children, Wendy Dortort Czarnecki and Fred Dortort.

2010

Dortort died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2010, a month and a half before his 94th birthday, following a history of heart disease.