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Joyce Eliason(1934-2022)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Joyce Eliason was born on 14 May 1934 in Manti, Utah, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Mulholland Drive (2001), The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) and The Last Don (1997). She was married to Stuart Margolin and Allan Dotson. She died on 10 January 2022 in the USA.
BornMay 14, 1934
DiedJanuary 10, 2022(87)
BornMay 14, 1934
DiedJanuary 10, 2022(87)
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  • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
    • 6 nominations total

Known for

Naomi Watts in Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive
7.9
  • Producer
  • 2001
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
The Jacksons: An American Dream
7.5
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
The Last Don (1997)
The Last Don
7.1
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland in Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994)
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
7.0
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
  • 1994

Credits

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Writer

  • America (2009)
    America
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2009
  • Christopher Lloyd, Rob Lowe, and Frances Conroy in A Perfect Day (2006)
    A Perfect Day
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2006
  • Andie MacDowell and Rosie O'Donnell in Riding the Bus with My Sister (2005)
    Riding the Bus with My Sister
    3.6
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2005
  • A Very Married Christmas (2004)
    A Very Married Christmas
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2004
  • Anne Heche, Diane Ladd, Kristen Bell, Jack Armstrong, Brian Akins, and David Gibson McLean in Gracie's Choice (2004)
    Gracie's Choice
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2004
  • Blessings (2003)
    Blessings
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2003
  • Christine Lahti in Open House (2003)
    Open House
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2003
  • Beau Bridges, Blythe Danner, Tammy Blanchard, Mark Famiglietti, Tom Guiry, and Jacob Pitts in We Were the Mulvaneys (2002)
    We Were the Mulvaneys
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2002
  • Blonde (2001)
    Blonde
    6.1
    TV Mini Series
    • teleplay
    • 2001
  • Elisabeth Shue, Viola Davis, and Hanna Hall in Amy & Isabelle (2001)
    Amy & Isabelle
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 2001
  • Kirstie Alley, Patsy Kensit, Danny Aiello, Jason Gedrick, and Joe Mantegna in The Last Don II (1998)
    The Last Don II
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 1998
  • The Price of Heaven (1997)
    The Price of Heaven
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1997
  • The Last Don (1997)
    The Last Don
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • teleplay
    • 1997
  • Titanic (1996)
    Titanic
    5.8
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 1996
  • Jennie Garth and Rob Estes in A Loss of Innocence (1996)
    A Loss of Innocence
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1996

Producer

  • A Very Married Christmas (2004)
    A Very Married Christmas
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2004
  • Naomi Watts in Mulholland Drive (2001)
    Mulholland Drive
    7.9
    • co-producer
    • 2001
  • Kirstie Alley, Patsy Kensit, Danny Aiello, Jason Gedrick, and Joe Mantegna in The Last Don II (1998)
    The Last Don II
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1998
  • The Price of Heaven (1997)
    The Price of Heaven
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • The Last Don (1997)
    The Last Don
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Jennie Garth and Rob Estes in A Loss of Innocence (1996)
    A Loss of Innocence
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1996
  • Sweet Temptation (1996)
    Sweet Temptation
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1996
  • Children of the Dust (1995)
    Children of the Dust
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Nicollette Sheridan and Joe Lando in Shadows of Desire (1994)
    Shadows of Desire
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland in Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994)
    Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
    7.0
    TV Mini Series
    • supervising producer
    • 1994
  • Kim Cattrall, James Brolin, Chelsea Field, Peggy Lipton, Cassidy Rae, Brian Heidik, Jeremy London, and Robert Rusler in Angel Falls (1993)
    Angel Falls
    7.2
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
    The Jacksons: An American Dream
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • producer
    • 1992
  • In Sickness and in Health (1992)
    In Sickness and in Health
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • supervising producer
    • 1992
  • Babycakes (1989)
    Babycakes
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • co-producer
    • 1989
  • Victoria Principal in Mistress (1987)
    Mistress
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • supervising producer
    • 1987

Soundtrack

  • Run, Simon, Run (1970)
    Run, Simon, Run
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • performer: "The Ballad of Simon Zuniga"
    • writer: "The Ballad of Simon Zuniga" (uncredited)
    • 1970

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 14, 1934
    • Manti, Utah, USA
  • Died
    • January 10, 2022
    • USA(after a brief illness)
  • Spouses
      Stuart MargolinAugust 5, 1966 - April 9, 1975 (divorced)

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