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 Aaron Spelling graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Before that, he attended Forest Avenue High. He started as a writer and sold his first script to Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955). He wrote for various television shows, including Playhouse 90 (1956). After he wrote his first pilot he became a producer for Four Star Productions. He partnered with Danny Thomas and formed Thomas-Spelling Productions. In 1972 he formed Aaron Spelling Productions, and then joined with Leonard Goldberg for Spelling-Goldberg Productions. In 1986 his company went public and formed Spelling Entertainment, Inc. In 1995, he became vice-chairman of Spelling Entertainment, Inc., and chairman of Spelling Television, a subsidiary. Spelling Entertainment owns World Vision (syndication), Hamilton Projects and Republic Pictures. It also owns a software company called Virgin Interactive. Hamilton Projects handles merchandising for Spelling's shows. The main office is located at 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California.
Bio:
Aaron Spelling graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Before that, he attended Forest Avenue High. He started as a writer and sold his first script to Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955). He wrote for various television shows, including Playhouse 90 (1956). After he wrote his first pilot he became a producer for Four Star Productions. He partnered with Danny Thomas and formed Thomas-Spelling Productions. In 1972 he formed Aaron Spelling Productions, and then joined with Leonard Goldberg for Spelling-Goldberg Productions. In 1986 his company went public and formed Spelling Entertainment, Inc. In 1995, he became vice-chairman of Spelling Entertainment, Inc., and chairman of Spelling Television, a subsidiary. Spelling Entertainment owns World Vision (syndication), Hamilton Projects and Republic Pictures. It also owns a software company called Virgin Interactive. Hamilton Projects handles merchandising for Spelling's shows. The main office is located at 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California.
Tivia:
His 4.6-acre estate "The Manor" at 594 Mapleton Drive in Bel Air, California, has 123 rooms (totalling 1.3 acres), a bowling alley, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, screening room and four 2-car garages. Spelling bought the property in 1983, including a house that had belonged to Bing Crosby. He demolished the Crosby house and built the largest single-family home in California.Had so many shows on ABC in the 1970s, people in the business joked that ABC stood for "Aaron's Broadcasting Company".Holds Guinness World Record for most prolific television producer.At some point during the run of Degrassi High (1987), Spelling made an attempt to buy the rights and produce the show in America. Shortly after his request was declined, he produced Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990).Had 2 children: daughter, Tori Spelling (b. May 16, 1973) & son, Randy Spelling (b. October 9, 1978) with wife, Candy Spelling.Despite his $500,000,000 fortune, according to her autobiography "STori Telling" (2008), he left his daughter Tori only a little more than $800,000 in his will. She writes that, after death taxes, she netted only half of that.His mentor was Dick Powell. They both suffered from throat cancer from heavy smoking.Appeared uncredited as a beggar in MGM's Kismet (1955). Spelling wrote in his memoirs that this role made him decide to give up acting. Director Vincente Minnelli always said he was responsible for Spelling's career as a successful TV producer and told him: "Had I not put you in Kismet (1955), you'd still be an actor somewhere.".Took the name 'Jerry Lane' during World War II.Was a lifelong pipe smoker. In 2001, he was diagnosed with oral cancer.His daughter, Tori Spelling's godmother was Barbara Stanwyck.After Spelling's failure as an actor, it was then-wife Carolyn Jones, who pushed him to become a writer, even threatening to leave him if he didn't. Ultimately, it is Jones who deserves much credit for Spelling's success.Graduated from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1945.Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.He launched careers for different actors such as Jamie Luner, Joan Collins, Heather Locklear, Marcia Cross and George Eads, just to name a few.Suffered a stroke on June 18, 2006, and was briefly hospitalized.He suffered from fear of flying.He used to be a cheerleader.Four of his shows (and counting) have been made into theatrical films.Daughter Tori Spelling was a neighbor of Farrah Fawcett for ten years in a condo she rented from her parents.Business partners included E. Duke Vincent and Leonard Goldberg.Youngest of five children of David and Pearl (Wall) Spelling.Friend of Nolan Miller, Dominick Dunne and Lawrence Gordon.Has 7 grandchildren: 5 grandchildren from his daughter Tori Spelling & her husband Dean McDermott, named Liam McDermott (b. March 13, 2007), Stella McDermott (b. June 9, 2008) & Hattie McDermott (b. October 10, 2011), Finn McDermott (b. August 30, 2012) & Beau McDermott (b. March 2, 2017) and 2 granddaughters from his son Randy Spelling & his wife Leah Stutz, named Sage Aurelia Spelling (b. June 9, 2011) & Lotus Elodie Spelling (b. February 3, 2013).Died of respiratory failure following a stroke. Also suffered from throat cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.Ex-father-in-law of Charlie Shahnaian.Was engaged to actress Let��cia Rom��n in 1966.Release of his book, "Aaron Spelling: A Prime-time Life" by Aaron with Jefferson Graham. (1996)Ranked No. 62 on D Magazine's list of "The Top 100 Dallas Celebrities". (March 2003)Father-in-law of Dean McDermott & Leah Stutz. |
| Name: |
Aaron Spelling |
Type: |
Producer,Writer,Actor (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Producer,Writer,Actor |
| Products for sale: |
Producer,Writer,Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:22:17 |
| Height: |
5' 5' (1.65 m) |
| Biography: |
Aaron Spelling graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Before that, he attended Forest Avenue High. He started as a writer and sold his first script to Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1 |
| Trivia: |
His 4.6-acre estate "The Manor" at 594 Mapleton Drive in Bel Air, California, has 123 rooms (totalling 1.3 acres), a bowling alley, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, screening room and four 2-car garages. Spelling bought the property in 1983, including a house that had belonged to Bing Crosby. He demolished the Crosby house and built the largest single-family home in California.Had so many shows on ABC in the 1970s, people in the business joked that ABC stood for "Aaron's Broadcasting Company".Holds Guinness World Record for most prolific television producer.At some point during the run of Degrassi High (1987), Spelling made an attempt to buy the rights and produce the show in America. Shortly after his request was declined, he produced Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990).Had 2 children: daughter, Tori Spelling (b. May 16, 1973) & son, Randy Spelling (b. October 9, 1978) with wife, Candy Spelling.Despite his $500,000,000 fortune, according to her autobiography "STori Telling" (2008), he left his daughter Tori only a little more than $800,000 in his will. She writes that, after death taxes, she netted only half of that.His mentor was Dick Powell. They both suffered from throat cancer from heavy smoking.Appeared uncredited as a beggar in MGM's Kismet (1955). Spelling wrote in his memoirs that this role made him decide to give up acting. Director Vincente Minnelli always said he was responsible for Spelling's career as a successful TV producer and told him: "Had I not put you in Kismet (1955), you'd still be an actor somewhere.".Took the name 'Jerry Lane' during World War II.Was a lifelong pipe smoker. In 2001, he was diagnosed with oral cancer.His daughter, Tori Spelling's godmother was Barbara Stanwyck.After Spelling's failure as an actor, it was then-wife Carolyn Jones, who pushed him to become a writer, even threatening to leave him if he didn't. Ultimately, it is Jones who deserves much credit for Spelling's success.Graduated from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1945.Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.He launched careers for different actors such as Jamie Luner, Joan Collins, Heather Locklear, Marcia Cross and George Eads, just to name a few.Suffered a stroke on June 18, 2006, and was briefly hospitalized.He suffered from fear of flying.He used to be a cheerleader.Four of his shows (and counting) have been made into theatrical films.Daughter Tori Spelling was a neighbor of Farrah Fawcett for ten years in a condo she rented from her parents.Business partners included E. Duke Vincent and Leonard Goldberg.Youngest of five children of David and Pearl (Wall) Spelling.Friend of Nolan Miller, Dominick Dunne and Lawrence Gordon.Has 7 grandchildren: 5 grandchildren from his daughter Tori Spelling & her husband Dean McDermott, named Liam McDermott (b. March 13, 2007), Stella McDermott (b. June 9, 2008) & Hattie McDermott (b. October 10, 2011), Finn McDermott (b. August 30, 2012) & Beau McDermott (b. March 2, 2017) and 2 granddaughters from his son Randy Spelling & his wife Leah Stutz, named Sage Aurelia Spelling (b. June 9, 2011) & Lotus Elodie Spelling (b. February 3, 2013).Died of respiratory failure following a stroke. Also suffered from throat cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.Ex-father-in-law of Charlie Shahnaian.Was engaged to actress Let��cia Rom��n in 1966.Release of his book, "Aaron Spelling: A Prime-time Life" by Aaron with Jefferson Graham. (1996)Ranked No. 62 on D Magazine's list of "The Top 100 Dallas Celebrities". (March 2003)Father-in-law of Dean McDermott & Leah Stutz. |
| Trademarks: |
Television shows have tough female characters (Charlies Angels, Charmed, Julie Barnes from Mod Squad)
Redemption is a common trait in his characters, e.g. the crew of the Mod Squad, 7th Heaven & Phoebe Halliwell from Charmed too name a few
Known for making escapist television shows |
| Job title: |
Producer,Writer,Actor |
| Others works: |
(1973) Unsold pilot: Co-executive producer for an adventure series for ABC called "Stone". The series starred Robert Hooks as a highly paid African-American private detective headquartered in Southern California.
(1974) Unsold pilot: Co-executi |
| Spouse: |
Candy Spelling (November 23, 1968 - June 23, 2006) (his death, 2 children)Carolyn Jones (April 10, 1953 - August 6, 1965) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Tori SpellingRandy Spelling |
| Relatives: |
Stella McDermott (Grandchild)
Liam McDermott (Grandchild)
Finn McDermott (Grandchild)
Hattie McDermott (Grandchild)
Beau McDermott (Grandchild) |
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