Jerry Weintraub Net Worth

Jerry Weintraub's Quotes

• (on Frank Sinatra) He was a great friend and I miss him. I listen to his music every day at the gym. He was the greatest singer in the world.
• Britain produces great actors because they learn on stage so know their stuff when they get on a movie set.
• The budgets are much higher now, it costs more to make a movie and the kids that go to see them are into instant gratification. They want things bigger and bigger. I don't make those kind of movies. I make movies about relationships. The Karate Kid is one of my films, that's about relationships and that's done well. Just because everyone else is doing Superman and The Dark Knight doesn't mean I have to do the same, although I am doing Tarzan.
• I owned a company 20 years ago that went bankrupt making films I financed. I learned from my mistakes. I put $30 million into that company and have made it back five times over. I learned I'm not a good executive, I'm an entrepreneur and I'm creative. I have to go with my gut and do what I want to do.
• I had the belief I could put on an Elvis (Elvis Presley) tour back in the 1960s when I was working in the music business. I didn't know him and had little experience as a promoter. I called his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, every day for a year. Every day he'd say no. Finally, after a year of calling, he called me and said I could put on the tour if I raised $1million. I pulled it off. I don't take no for answer. I find a way to convince people to come along with me. They want to be persuaded. When I sit in a room with you I'm going to sell you something whether you want it or not. At the end you'll say: "I'm glad I bought that.".

Interesting Facts about Jerry Weintraub

1. Has managed a number of famous celebrities including: Karen Carpenter, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, The Moody Blues, Bob Dylan and John Denver.
2. Lived with his girlfriend of 20 years, Susan Ekins until his death in July 2015. Although he and Jane Morgan remained legally married until his death, they separated in the 1980s.
3. Was a loyal supporter of the Republican Party.
4. Longtime friends with George Bush.
5. Held the wedding of Milton Rudin and Mrs. Milton Rudin at his home.
6. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on April 24, 1984.
7. He was awarded a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on December 10, 2007.