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Jan Berenstain(1923-2012)

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  • Additional Crew
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Jan Berenstain was born on 26 July 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for The Berenstain Bears (1985), The Berenstain Bears (2003) and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993). She was married to Stan Berenstain. She died on 24 February 2012 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornJuly 26, 1923
DiedFebruary 24, 2012(88)
BornJuly 26, 1923
DiedFebruary 24, 2012(88)
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    • 2 nominations total

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Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Tajja Isen, and Ben Campbell in The Berenstain Bears (1985)
The Berenstain Bears
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Ruth Buzzi, Joseph Cates, Brian Cummings, Christina Lange, David Mendenhall, Marissa Mendenhall, Ron Pardo, Josh Rodine, Frank Welker, Jan Berenstain, and Stan Berenstain in The Berenstain Bears (2003)
The Berenstain Bears
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer
The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993)
The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure
4.4
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 1993
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight (1995)
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 1995

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Writer

  • Ruth Buzzi, Joseph Cates, Brian Cummings, Christina Lange, David Mendenhall, Marissa Mendenhall, Ron Pardo, Josh Rodine, Frank Welker, Jan Berenstain, and Stan Berenstain in The Berenstain Bears (2003)
    The Berenstain Bears
    7.3
    TV Series
    • characters
    • based on the books by
    • based on the books and characters by ...
    • 2003
  • The Berenstain Bears in the Dark (1996)
    The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
    Video Game
    • written by
    • 1996
  • The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight (1995)
    The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
    Video Game
    • written by
    • 1995
  • The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993)
    The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure
    4.4
    Video Game
    • creator
    • 1993
  • Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Tajja Isen, and Ben Campbell in The Berenstain Bears (1985)
    The Berenstain Bears
    6.9
    TV Series
    • story
    • creator
    • teleplay
    • 1985–1987
  • The Berenstain Bears in Big Paw's Cave (1983)
    The Berenstain Bears in Big Paw's Cave
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1983
  • The Berenstain Bears Play Ball (1983)
    The Berenstain Bears Play Ball
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • written and created by
    • 1983
  • The Berenstain Bears' Comic Valentine (1982)
    The Berenstain Bears' Comic Valentine
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • created by
    • 1982
  • The Berenstain Bears' Easter Surprise (1981)
    The Berenstain Bears' Easter Surprise
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • written and created by
    • 1981
  • The Berenstain Bears Meet Bigpaw (1980)
    The Berenstain Bears Meet Bigpaw
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • created by
    • 1980
  • The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree (1979)
    The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • created by
    • 1979

Producer

  • Ruth Buzzi, Joseph Cates, Brian Cummings, Christina Lange, David Mendenhall, Marissa Mendenhall, Ron Pardo, Josh Rodine, Frank Welker, Jan Berenstain, and Stan Berenstain in The Berenstain Bears (2003)
    The Berenstain Bears
    7.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • executive producer (showrunner)
    • 2003

Additional Crew

  • The Berenstain Bears Meet Bigpaw (1980)
    The Berenstain Bears Meet Bigpaw
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • copyright holder
    • 1980

Personal details

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    • The Berenstain Bears
  • Born
    • July 26, 1923
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • February 24, 2012
    • Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA(stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Stan BerenstainApril 1, 1946 - November 26, 2005 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    With husband, Stan Berenstain, she is the co-creator of the popular "Berenstain Bears" series of children's books.

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