Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Assistant Director, Actor, Production Manager |
| Birth Day | May 19, 1931 |
| Birth Place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Age | 92 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth
Jerry Ziesmer, a well-known figure in the United States film industry, has an estimated net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Noted for his versatile roles as an Assistant Director, Actor, and Production Manager, Ziesmer has left a remarkable impact on the entertainment world. With his extensive experience and talent, he has played a crucial role behind the scenes in numerous successful film productions. Throughout his career, Ziesmer has undoubtedly garnered significant wealth and recognition, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the industry.
Biography/Timeline
Jerry Ziesmer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to a postal employee and his wife, who was the daughter of Dutch immigrants. He graduated on a scholarship from Milwaukee's Rufus King High School in 1957. He received a bachelor's degree in acting from Northwestern University in 1961. After graduation he moved to Beverly Hills and took a job as a United States Post Office employee and later, a part-time junior high school Teacher. In 1964 he married Mary Kate Denny, with whom he had three children. He later obtained a master's degree from UCLA. He received a Directors Guild training certificate for assistant Directors in 1969, applying to the program after reading an advertisement in Variety.
In 1981, Ziesmer re-met and began dating his high school girlfriend and 1957 prom date, Suzanne. They married in 1982. Suzanne joined him on-set, tutoring actors including Mel Gibson.
Ziesmer served on the council of the Directors Guild of America from 1987 to 1998, for three years as the chair. He helped establish a mentorship program for women and minority Directors. For many years he and his wife, Suzanne, taught an Assistant Director’s course at UCLA's Extension school. In 2006, he won the DGA's "Frank Capra Achievement Award", a career award given to assistant Directors.
In 2000 Ziesmer wrote a memoir, Ready when You Are, Mr. Coppola, Mr. Spielberg, Mr. Crowe, that includes the most complete account of the production of Apocalypse Now.
