- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGerald Wexler
- Jerry Wexler was born on January 10, 1917 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and producer, known for Angel Heart (1987), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) and Bad Times at the El Royale (2018). He was married to Jean Arnold Small, Renee Pappas and Shirley Kampf. He died on August 15, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- SpousesJean Arnold Small(January 25, 1985 - August 15, 2008) (his death)Renee Pappas(1973 - ?) (divorced)Shirley Kampf(September 6, 1941 - January 4, 1973) (divorced)
- Is portrayed by Richard Schiff in Ray (2004)
- Credited with coining the phrase "rhythm and blues".
- Record producer; former recording industry executive.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 under the category Non-Performer.
- As a co-producer with Ahmet Ertegun at Atlantic Records, Wexler produced such classics as, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge, "In the Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett, etc.
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