- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Jefery Levy is mostly known for his appearance in the 2016 documentary 'Sour Grapes' under his self proclaimed nickname of 'Hollywood Jeff.' The documentary portrays the sprawling multi-million dollar wine counterfeit scam by Rudy Kurniawan, set in the fine wine auction market. Due to his eagerness of displaying his wealth combined with a limited knowledge of wine, Levy became an ideal target for Kurniawans scam. In the documentary, Levy is portrayed as being the only victim refusing to admit he has been scammed by Kurniawan, although many professionals show him the contrary.
Apart from that Levy has some experience writing, directing and producing. He has directed many pilots in attempts to get television series made. And has has directed episodes of television series, such as CSI, Rescue Me, Monk, Dark Angel, Profiler and Ghost Whisperer.
Levy was born in Brooklyn, New York, but spent most of his childhood in Culver City, California. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School and UCLA, and received an MFA from UCLA, and a JD Degree from Loyola Law School.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jordan Schaul
- SpousePamela Skaist-Levy(1986 - January 16, 2026) (his death, 1 child)
- Played numerous instruments, with a specialty in guitar.
- Husband of Pamela Skaist-Levy-Levy.
- Father, with Pamela Skaist-Levy, of a son.
- From 1991 to 1996 he served as the youngest associate professor at USC School of Cinema/Television.
- Faculty member of The American Film Institute, where he taught the master directing class from 1995 to 1996.
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