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Edgar Scherick (Edgar J. Scherick) was born on 16 October, 1924 in New York City, US, is an American film producer. Discover Edgar Scherick'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 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Edgar J. Scherick |
| Occupation |
Film producer, television producer |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
16 October, 1924 |
| Birthday |
16 October |
| Birthplace |
New York City, US |
| Date of death |
2 December, 2002 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Edgar Scherick Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Edgar Scherick height not available right now. We will update Edgar Scherick's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Edgar Scherick's Wife?
His wife is Margaret Iwasaki
Carol Romann
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Margaret Iwasaki
Carol Romann |
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Edgar Scherick Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edgar Scherick worth at the age of 78 years old? Edgar Scherick’s income source is mostly from being a successful film. He is from United States. We have estimated Edgar Scherick's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
film |
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Timeline
Edgar J. Scherick (October 16, 1924 – December 2, 2002) was an American television executive and producer of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures.
Scherick was born in New York City, the son of Jennie (née Friedman) and Jacob J. Scherick.
He was raised in Long Beach, NY and graduated Long Beach High School in 1941.
Widely credited as a pioneer in network sports broadcasting, Scherick created the television program ABC's Wide World of Sports at his company Sports Programs, Inc. which he started in 1956 with $600.00.
In February 1960, Scherick sold Sports Programs to the American Broadcasting Company for $500,000 in ABC stock, where it became ABC Sports, the sports division of the network.
With the acquisition, Scherick was appointed head of the ABC Sports division, then Vice President in charge of Network Sales.
In June 1963, Scherick became Vice President of Programming for the ABC Television Network, where he created many popular shows including Bewitched, Batman, That Girl, The Hollywood Palace, and Peyton Place.
After his television career, Edgar Scherick became a film and television producer and executive producer of 75 theatrical films, television movies and mini-series through his company Palomar Pictures International and other entities.
In 1983, Scherick had a cameo role as Wilson Crockett, a network television executive, in the Martin Scorsese film, The King of Comedy.
Scherick also served as chair of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame beginning in 1988.
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
By January 2, 1990, Scherick had gone to work with Saban Entertainment through its Saban/Scherick Productions division, which was for mostly television movies and mini-series He died of complications from leukemia.
Scherick's television body of work includes 6 Emmy nominations and one winning Emmy:
Many of the theatrical releases that Scherick produced or credited as Executive Producer were nominated for an Academy Award:
The film "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'" is unique as it was for 31 years, the only production to win both an Oscar and an Emmy.
Scherick won the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program as Executive Producer but due to Academy rules, only the credited "Producer" (not Executive Producer) is eligible for a Best Picture Oscar award.
In 1997, the Producers Guild of America presented Scherick with their "Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television," recognizing his outstanding body of work and lifetime achievement in this medium.
One film that Scherick was credited as Executive Producer, Path to War from 2002' was nominated for the Global Globe Award for Best Television Motion Picture.
It was the last film Scherick produced during his lifetime.
