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E. Duke Vincent

E. Duke Vincent

American television producer (1932–2024)


E. Duke Vincent (born Edward Ventimiglia, April 30, 1932 – February 10, 2024) was an American television producer.[1][2][3] He was a former producing partner of Aaron Spelling[4] and an executive at various Spelling production company entities. Vincent, a 1960–61 naval aviator who was a member of the famed Blue Angels flying team, had a 40-year career in television writing and production, involving 2300 hours of television.

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Television series in which Vincent participated include Dynasty; Charmed; Melrose Place; Beverly Hills, 90210; 7th Heaven; Wanted; Vega$; Matt Houston; Charlie's Angels; The San Pedro Beach Bums; Sunset Beach; Savannah and many others. Since 2006, Vincent primarily was engaged in writing novels, which often involved the entertainment industry. His first novel, Mafia Summer, is a fictionalization of factual organized crime.

Vincent was educated at Seton Hall University, from which he received a B.A. in 1954. He latterly resided in Montecito, California, with his wife, actress Pamela Hensley. E. Duke Vincent died at home in Montecito on February 10, 2024, at the age of 91.[5][6]

Filmography

Novels

  • Mafia Summer. Bloomsbury USA, 2006. ISBN 1-59691-113-1
  • Black Widow. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. ISBN 1-59691-390-8
  • The Strip. Bloomsbury USA, 2008. ISBN 1-59691-615-X
  • The Camelot Conspiracy: A Novel of the Kennedys, Castro and the CIA ISBN 1590206398

References

  1. American film, Vol 9. American Film Institute, 1983. Page 64
  2. Kerwin, Christine. Directory of Corporate Affiliations, Issue 1. New Providence: National Register Publ, 1998. Page 776
  3. Marill, Alvin. More theatre: stage to screen to television, 1993–2001. Scarecrow P, 2003. Page 205
  4. Spelling, Aaron; Graham, Jefferson (November 2002). Aaron Spelling: A Prime-Time Life. Macmillan. pp. 202–. ISBN 978-0-312-31344-9. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  5. Brew, Caroline (February 26, 2024). "E. Duke Vincent, Emmy-Winning TV Producer, Dies at 91". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2024.

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