Biography

Jeff Bleckner was born on August 12, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Hill Street Blues (1981), The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000) and American Playhouse (1980). He has been married to Susan Edelman since April 12, 1987. He was previously married to Jeanne Hepple.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Director (Dramatic) for David Rabe's "Sticks and Bones."

Has directed three Emmy Award-winning performances: Joanne Woodward in Do You Remember Love (1985), Judy Davis in Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) and Glenn Close in Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995).