Joseph Pevney
Director

Joseph Pevney Net Worth

Joseph Pevney was a renowned director, actor, and producer born in New York City, New York, USA on September 15, 1911. He was best known for his work on Star Trek (1966), Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), and Man of a Thousand Faces (1957). He was married three times, to Margo Pevney, Philippa Hilber Goodwin, and Mitzi Green. He passed away on May 18, 2008 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Actor, Producer
Birth Day September 15, 1911
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 109 YEARS OLD
Died On May 18, 2008(2008-05-18) (aged 96)\nPalm Desert, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Film and television director
Years active 1950–1985
Spouse(s) Mitzi Green (m.1942–1969; her death; 4 children) Philippa (m.?–1996) Margo (m.2002–2008; his death)

💰 Net worth

Joseph Pevney, a renowned figure in the United States, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry as a director, actor, and producer. With impressive contributions to numerous films and TV shows, Pevney's talent and expertise have garnered him substantial recognition and success. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M, an impressive testament to his prolific career and impact in the world of entertainment.

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Joseph Pevney was an ex-actor turned director. Some former actors become good directors; some become hack directors. Pevney was the former, but more than just "good."

Biography/Timeline

1924

The son of a Jewish watchmaker, Pevney made his debut in vaudeville as a boy Soprano in 1924. Although he hated vaudeville, he loved the theatre and developed a career as a stage actor, appearing in such plays as Home of the Brave, The World We Make, Key Largo, Golden Boy and Nature Son. A short career as a film actor followed, his most significant appearance being in the classic boxing film Body and Soul (1947), in which he played the role of Shorty Pulaski. Before turning to film, he served in the Signal Corps in World War II, then did more time on stage.

1950

Subsequently, Pevney became a prolific film and television Director, with a directing career that spanned over 80 productions from 1950 to 1984. Among his films were Female on the Beach (1955) with Joan Crawford and Jeff Chandler, Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) with Debbie Reynolds and Leslie Nielsen, Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) with James Cagney as Lon Chaney, The Crowded Sky (1960), and Westerns such as The Plunderers (1960).

1970

He continued directing TV shows during the 1970s and 1980s. The last he stayed with was Trapper John M.D. running between 1979 and 1986, followed by retirement.

1996

Pevney also directed multiple episodes of noted television series, including Bonanza, Star Trek, The Paper Chase, and Trapper John, M.D.. He tied with Marc Daniels for directing the largest number of original Star Trek episodes, including "The Devil in the Dark, "Arena", "The City on the Edge of Forever", "Amok Time", "Journey to Babel", and "The Trouble With Tribbles". Star Trek NBC executive Herb Solow and executive co-producer Robert Justman write, in their 1996 book Star Trek The Real Story, of Pevney:

2008

He died in 2008, and is survived by his third wife and four children from his first marriage with Actress Mitzi Green.

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