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David Berman(1946-2024)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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David Berman was born on 13 May 1946 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Solar Empire (1997), The Strange Demise of Jim Crow (1998) and Killer Sun (1999). He was married to Ellen Trew. He died on 16 September 2024 in Austin, Texas, USA.
BornMay 13, 1946
DiedSeptember 16, 2024(78)
BornMay 13, 1946
DiedSeptember 16, 2024(78)
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Known for

Solar Empire (1997)
Solar Empire
8.1
TV Series
  • Director
The Strange Demise of Jim Crow
8.4
  • Director
  • 1998
Killer Sun
6.6
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1999

Credits

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Director

  • Killer Sun
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1999
  • The Strange Demise of Jim Crow
    8.4
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Solar Empire (1997)
    Solar Empire
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • co-director
    • 1997

Writer

  • Solar Empire (1997)
    Solar Empire
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • co-writer
    • 1997

Producer

  • Solar Empire (1997)
    Solar Empire
    8.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • co-producer
    • 1997

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 13, 1946
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 16, 2024
    • Austin, Texas, USA(brain cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ellen Trew1968 - September 16, 2024 (his death, 1 child)

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