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American film producer

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Jeffrey Bloom
Jeffrey Bloom in his studio
Born (1945-04-04) April 4, 1945 (age 79)
New York City
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director, film producer
Years active1972–present

Jeffrey Allen Bloom (born April 4, 1945) is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and photographer, currently residing in Studio City, California. His film projects include Flowers in the Attic, Nightmares, Blood Beach and Dogpound Shuffle.

Early life

Bloom was born in New York City, to Sam and Ann Bloom. He is from a close-knit Ukrainian Jewish family. Jeffrey's family made several excursions from one coast to the other, finally settling in Los Angeles where Jeffrey attended John Burroughs Junior High. They then moved to the San Fernando Valley where Jeffrey attended San Fernando High School. It was in high school that Jeffrey developed an interest in acting and writing. He studied acting with the famous acting coach Jeff Corey. He began writing and supported himself through a variety of jobs, including a stint operating his own hot dog stand.

Jeffrey had a previous encounter with show business. He was a member of Magicapers, a mid-1950s magic performing group in the art of sleight-of-hand and stage magic. One highlight was a performance at the International Guild of Prestidigiters (IGP) convention in West Hollywood, circa 1955. Another important event was his adaptation with his cousin Stewart of Houdini's trick, "transformation," in which Houdini locks himself into a steamer trunk. When the trunk is opened, Houdini has been replaced by a lovely girl. In Magicaper's performance at John Burroughs, the school librarian was locked in the trunk, and out emerged Tony Curtis, whose younger brother was a student at the school.

Jeffrey pursued writing more and more, and finally his efforts were rewarded by having screen plays accepted, and developing a strong career as a re-write man. Bloom in later years went on to pursue professional photography and fine furniture making.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Producer Writer
1972 Snow Job No No Yes
1974 11 Harrowhouse No No Yes
1975 Dogpound Shuffle Yes Yes Yes
1976 Swashbuckler No No Yes
1977 The Stick Up Yes No Yes
1980 Blood Beach Yes No Yes
1983 Nightmares No No Yes
1987 Flowers in the Attic Yes No Yes
2005 Opa! No Yes No

Television

Year Title Director Producer Writer
1980 Swan Song No No Yes
1981 Darkroom: Pilot, Catnip No No Yes
1982 Prime Suspect No No Yes
1983 Through Naked Eyes No No Yes
1984 Jealousy Yes No Yes
1985 Starcrossed Yes Yes Yes
1986 Brotherhood of Justice No No Yes
The Right of the People Yes No Yes
1990 Columbo: Columbo Goes to College No No Yes
Columbo: Pilot, Agenda for Murder No No Yes
Veronica Clare Yes Yes No
1991 Columbo: Death Hits the Jackpot No No Yes
Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor No No Yes

References

  1. "Movies". The New York Times.
  2. Buckley, Tom (January 24, 1981). "Movie Review: COASTAL CREATURE". The New York Times.

External links

Films directed by Jeffrey Bloom
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