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Stanley Dorfman(I)

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  • Producer
  • Director
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A documentary that explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson.
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Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)
Stanley Dorfman was born on 24 November 1927 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a writer and producer, known for Top of the Pops (1964), Bobbie Gentry (1968) and In Concert (1970).
BornNovember 24, 1927
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Top of the Pops (1964)
    Top of the Pops
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Bobbie Gentry in Bobbie Gentry (1968)
    Bobbie Gentry
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Producer
    In Concert (1970)
    In Concert
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Producer
    In Concert (1972)
    In Concert
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Producer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Top of the Pops (1964)
      Top of the Pops
      6.9
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 1964–2024

    Producer

    • Dusty Springfield in Dusty Springfield: Live at the BBC (2007)
      Dusty Springfield: Live at the BBC
      Video
      • production
      • 2007
    • Crystal Cave (1996)
      Crystal Cave
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1996
    • George Winston: Seasons in Concert (1996)
      George Winston: Seasons in Concert
      7.8
      Video
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Ringo Starr and Jason Starkey in Ringo Starr Going Home (1993)
      Ringo Starr Going Home
      9.0
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1993
    • Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration (1990)
      Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration
      8.7
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 1990
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1989
    • GRP All-Stars: Live from the Record Plant (1985)
      GRP All-Stars: Live from the Record Plant
      7.8
      Video
      • producer
      • 1985
    • Lee Ritenour in Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin Live from the Record Plant (1985)
      Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin Live from the Record Plant
      7.9
      Video
      • producer
      • 1985
    • James Taylor: In Concert (1982)
      James Taylor: In Concert
      Video
      • producer
      • 1982
    • Standing Room Only (1976)
      Standing Room Only
      7.8
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1980
    • Giselle (1979)
      Giselle
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 1979
    • The Yeoman of the Guard (1978)
      The Yeoman of the Guard
      9.2
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1978
    • China to Us
      TV Special
      • coordinating producer
      • 1978
    • The Jack Jones Show
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1974–1977
    • Harry Nilsson in Harry Nilsson: Who Done It? (1977)
      Harry Nilsson: Who Done It?
      5.6
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 1977

    Director

    • Blast! (2021)
      Blast!
      8.8
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Dusty Springfield in Dusty Springfield: Live at the BBC (2007)
      Dusty Springfield: Live at the BBC
      Video
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Blondie: Video Hits (2005)
      Blondie: Video Hits
      8.0
      Video
      • video "Heart of Glass"
      • 2005
    • Bruce Hornsby & Friends (2004)
      Bruce Hornsby & Friends
      7.7
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Best of Bowie (2002)
      Best of Bowie
      8.3
      Video
      • video "Be My Wife"
      • 2002
    • Blondie: Greatest Video Hits (2002)
      Blondie: Greatest Video Hits
      8.2
      Video
      • video "Heart of Glass"
      • 2002
    • The 15th Annual Genesis Awards
      4.6
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2001
    • George Benson: Absolutely Live (2000)
      George Benson: Absolutely Live
      7.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2000
    • Woodstock '99 (1999)
      Woodstock '99
      6.8
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1999
    • The 13th Annual Genesis Awards (1999)
      The 13th Annual Genesis Awards
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1999
    • The Paris Concert for Amnesty International (1999)
      The Paris Concert for Amnesty International
      7.8
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1999
    • The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues (1999)
      The Kennedy Center Presents: A Tribute to Muddy Waters: King of the Blues
      8.0
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Kitaro: An Enchanted Evening (1995)
      Kitaro: An Enchanted Evening
      8.8
      Video
      • Director
      • 1995
    • An Evening of Fourplay: Volumes 1 & 2 (1994)
      An Evening of Fourplay: Volumes 1 & 2
      8.3
      Video
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Woodstock '94 (1994)
      Woodstock '94
      8.8
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1994

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    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
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    Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

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      • November 24, 1927
      • Johannesburg, South Africa

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