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Jake Burton(1954-2019)

  • Director
  • Producer
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'Life as a Movie' documents the lifestyle and adventures of action sports pros. Host and pro surfer Benji Weatherley shares with viewers the world of action sports by bringing top pros to remote destinations to experience one another's professions.
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Jake Burton was born on 29 April 1954 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for For Right or Wrong (2006), Thirteen: Burton Snowboards (2012) and White Space (2005). He was married to Donna Lynn Gaston. He died on 20 November 2019 in Burlington, Vermont, USA.
BornApril 29, 1954
DiedNovember 20, 2019(65)
BornApril 29, 1954
DiedNovember 20, 2019(65)
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Known for

For Right or Wrong (2006)
For Right or Wrong
7.7
  • Producer
  • 2006
Thirteen: Burton Snowboards (2012)
Thirteen: Burton Snowboards
Short
  • Director
  • 2012
White Space (2005)
White Space
7.0
TV Movie
  • Self
  • 2005
Life as a Movie (2008)
Life as a Movie
8.1
  • Self - Pro Snowboarder
  • 2008

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Director

  • Thirteen: Burton Snowboards (2012)
    Thirteen: Burton Snowboards
    Short
    • Director
    • 2012

Producer

  • For Right or Wrong (2006)
    For Right or Wrong
    7.7
    • executive producer
    • 2006

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Life as a Movie
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Life as a Movie

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  • Born
    • April 29, 1954
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 20, 2019
    • Burlington, Vermont, USA(testicular cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Donna Lynn GastonMay 21, 1983 - November 20, 2019 (his death, 3 children)

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