David dortort biography
David dortort biography
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David Dortort
American screenwriter
David Dortort | |
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| Born | David Solomon Katz[1] (1916-10-23)October 23, 1916 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2010(2010-09-05) (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | City College of New York, 1936 |
| Occupation(s) | Writer; Television producer |
| Years active | 1957–2001 |
| Spouse | Rose Seldin (m. 1940; died 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010)[2] 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).
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).
From 1954–55, Dortort was involved in directin