Zack Estrin, who served as the showrunner of Netflix's "Lost in Space" and was also known as a producer and writer on "Prison Break" and other TV shows, has died at the age of 51.
While the cause of Estrin's death remains unconfirmed at this time, it was verified through his talent agency, and Variety reports that he is believed to have suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in Hermosa Beach, California, where he lived. An outpouring of statements from friends and colleagues has already begun memorializing Estrin, whose family said:
"Zack Estrin was our everything. The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.
While the cause of Estrin's death remains unconfirmed at this time, it was verified through his talent agency, and Variety reports that he is believed to have suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in Hermosa Beach, California, where he lived. An outpouring of statements from friends and colleagues has already begun memorializing Estrin, whose family said:
"Zack Estrin was our everything. The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.
- 9/26/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
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TV writer-producer Zack Estrin, whose credits include Prison Break and Lost in Space, died Friday in Hermosa Beach, Calif., of an unknown cause. He was 51.
Estrin had a successful career in TV, starting with credits on Charmed, Dawson’s Creek and Tru Calling, before rising through the ranks to serve as co-executive producer of Fox’s Prison Break.
Estrin was showrunner and executive producer of two ABC paranormal thrillers, The River and The Whispers, as well as co-creator and executive producer of ABC’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
He also was showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s reimagining of Lost in Space.
Born in Woodland, California, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Estrin attended USC before starting his entertainment career in film. He was a producer on Stranger Than Fiction and O, a contemporary adaptation of Shakespearian ‘s Othello.
In a statement,...
TV writer-producer Zack Estrin, whose credits include Prison Break and Lost in Space, died Friday in Hermosa Beach, Calif., of an unknown cause. He was 51.
Estrin had a successful career in TV, starting with credits on Charmed, Dawson’s Creek and Tru Calling, before rising through the ranks to serve as co-executive producer of Fox’s Prison Break.
Estrin was showrunner and executive producer of two ABC paranormal thrillers, The River and The Whispers, as well as co-creator and executive producer of ABC’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
He also was showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s reimagining of Lost in Space.
Born in Woodland, California, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Estrin attended USC before starting his entertainment career in film. He was a producer on Stranger Than Fiction and O, a contemporary adaptation of Shakespearian ‘s Othello.
In a statement,...
- 9/25/2022
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zack Estrin, the respected writer-producer and showrunner known for his work on Fox’s “Prison Break” and Netflix’s recent revival of “Lost in Space,” died Sept. 23 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. He was 51.
Estrin’s death was confirmed Sunday by his longtime talent agency, WME. Estrin was remembered by friends and family as a versatile writer and producer who was a generous mentor to others.
“Zack Estrin was our everything,” Estrin’s family said in a statement. “The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.”
WME president Ari Greenburg added, “Zack was our client for nearly 25 years. He had a tremendously...
Estrin’s death was confirmed Sunday by his longtime talent agency, WME. Estrin was remembered by friends and family as a versatile writer and producer who was a generous mentor to others.
“Zack Estrin was our everything,” Estrin’s family said in a statement. “The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.”
WME president Ari Greenburg added, “Zack was our client for nearly 25 years. He had a tremendously...
- 9/25/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Top television writer-producer Zack Estrin, known for his work as executive producer/showrunner of Lost In Space and co-executive producer on Prison Break, passed away suddenly Sept. 23 in Hermosa Beach. He was 51. Estrin, who was in good health, died of suspected cardiac arrest after collapsing while jogging on the beach. The exact cause of death is unknown pending autopsy.
“Zack Estrin was our everything,” his family said in a statement. “The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.”
Born in Woodland, California, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Estrin graduated from USC and began his entertainment career in features as a...
“Zack Estrin was our everything,” his family said in a statement. “The best husband, father, son and friend. He loved to make everyone happy. He loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being a writer/producer and being a part of creating these shows that people enjoyed. But above all, he loved his family and friends. Thank you all for being a part of his life and ours.”
Born in Woodland, California, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Estrin graduated from USC and began his entertainment career in features as a...
- 9/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
At its recent annual general meeting the Writers Guild Foundation elected Barbara Corday as its new President. Corday, who with her writing partner Barbara Avedon co-created the groundbreaking television series Cagney & Lacey, was the first woman to become president of a major television production entity (Columbia Pictures Television); she later become head of prime-time programs at CBS, again the first woman to do so. Most recently she was chair of the Film and Television production arm at the USC School of Cinema and Television. Corday replaces Chris Brancato, who has served the maximum number of terms. The board also elected seven new trustees to the board. The new trustees are: publicist Craig Bankey, screenwriter Lowell Ganz, agent Nancy Josephson, and television writer-producers Marta Kauffman, Bill Lawrence, Jan Oxenberg and David Shore. Trustees are elected for three year terms. Most Foundation trustees are members of the Writers Guild of America, west.
- 6/21/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Jonathan Estrin, the former executive vp of the American Film Institute, has been named president of the Los Angeles-based Constitutional Rights Foundation. He succeeds Todd Clark, who served as exec director since 1990.
CRF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education organization that works to educate students about the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Longtime CRF staff member Marshall Croddy has been promoted to vp, heading programs and publications.
Most recently, Estrin ran a consulting practice in education, entertainment and new-media opportunities for nonprofit organizations. In September, after a three-year stint, he stepped down from his role at the AFI, where he supervised its K-12 Teacher Education program and its Conservatory of Filmmaking as well as film exhibition and new technologies.
Before that, he was the dean of the College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. Estrin, who chairs the board of Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international medical relief and development agency, also is a writer-producer whose credits include the Showtime movie "Jasper, Texas" and the teleplay for the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" TV movie "The Water Is Wide".
CRF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education organization that works to educate students about the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Longtime CRF staff member Marshall Croddy has been promoted to vp, heading programs and publications.
Most recently, Estrin ran a consulting practice in education, entertainment and new-media opportunities for nonprofit organizations. In September, after a three-year stint, he stepped down from his role at the AFI, where he supervised its K-12 Teacher Education program and its Conservatory of Filmmaking as well as film exhibition and new technologies.
Before that, he was the dean of the College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. Estrin, who chairs the board of Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international medical relief and development agency, also is a writer-producer whose credits include the Showtime movie "Jasper, Texas" and the teleplay for the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" TV movie "The Water Is Wide".
- 4/24/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The American Film Institute's executive vp Jonathan Estrin is leaving the organization Sept. 28 after three years in the post. He will continue as a consultant for AFI on a variety of projects.
"Jonathan Estrin is a first-class person whose commitment and insights were particularly valuable to AFI during a transitional period," said outgoing AFI president and CEO Jean Picker Firstenberg. Succeeding Firstenberg is Bob Gazzale, who assumes his new role Nov. 1.
Currently, Estrin is writing a stage play for Participant Prods., which takes a historic and contemporary look at activism. "This is a piece to inspire audiences," Estrin said, adding that it would include references to some famous and some lesser-known activists. He related that Participant is also talking with AFI about creating an activist film festival as part of its outreach efforts. Separately, Estrin is working on a number of consulting projects.
"I've had a satisfying experience (at AFI), and I'm quite proud of a number of things I've done here," Estin said, adding that he had approached the completion of a three-year contract.
"Jonathan Estrin is a first-class person whose commitment and insights were particularly valuable to AFI during a transitional period," said outgoing AFI president and CEO Jean Picker Firstenberg. Succeeding Firstenberg is Bob Gazzale, who assumes his new role Nov. 1.
Currently, Estrin is writing a stage play for Participant Prods., which takes a historic and contemporary look at activism. "This is a piece to inspire audiences," Estrin said, adding that it would include references to some famous and some lesser-known activists. He related that Participant is also talking with AFI about creating an activist film festival as part of its outreach efforts. Separately, Estrin is working on a number of consulting projects.
"I've had a satisfying experience (at AFI), and I'm quite proud of a number of things I've done here," Estin said, adding that he had approached the completion of a three-year contract.
- 8/24/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The American Film Institute has tapped Jonathan Estrin to serve as executive vp of the organization. Estrin will assume the newly created management post Oct. 1, reporting to Jean Picker Firstenberg, AFI director and CEO. While it is a new title for AFI, Estrin replaces outgoing senior executive James Hindman, who served as co-director and chief operating officer of AFI. Hindman recently announced his retirement. "The search to replace James Hindman was not easy, but Jonathan Estrin brings a remarkable combination of creative credentials and academic experience to his new role at AFI," Firstenberg said. "His career has spanned quality storytelling as a writer-producer, significant nonprofit service and superb management skills in reorganizing and invigorating the College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. We look forward to his playing a central role in the institute's next chapter."...
- 9/15/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Feature films Dirty Pretty Things, Finding Nemo and Seabiscuit and TV series Joan of Arcadia and The Bernie Mac Show were among the top the finalists announced Wednesday for the 2004 Humanitas Prize. The Humanitas Prize, now in its 30th year, honors writers whose work "honestly explores the complexities of the human experience and sheds light on the positive values of life." In announcing the finalists Humanitas Prize president Frank Desiderio opined that the award has become "all the more important since television has taken a de-humanizing turn with some of the so-called reality shows." In the feature film category, which awards a $25,000 prize, the finalists are Steven Knight for Miramax's Dirty Pretty Things; Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson and David Reynolds for the Pixar/Walt Disney Co.'s Finding Nemo; and Gary Ross for Universal's Seabiscuit. HBO leads the 90-minute TV category, which also carries a $25,000 prize. Finalists in that race are Tony Kushner for HBO's Angels in America; Sally Robinson and Eugenia Bostwick Singer & Raymond Singer and Jennifer Friedes for HBO's Iron Jawed Angels; and Jonathan Estrin for Showtime's Jasper, Texas.
- 6/16/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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