Dan Jbara

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Dan Jbara
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Occupation Television producer

Dan Jbara was a television and film producer whose career focused primarily on the reality television field in the U.S.. He also executive-produced the 2008 short film thriller Trunk, starring Kyle Gallner and Zachery Bryan. [1]

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Early life and career

Jbara grew up in Westland, Michigan. He attended Wayne Memorial High School, Michigan State, and New York University Film School, intending to become a film director. However, his career path took a different turn when he got a job at Fox News and encompassed the reality show genre. [2]

Dan passed away on October 21, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy, [3] and two brothers, Greg, [4] and Mike. [5]

Television career

Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations. [13]

Jbara worked on the telecasts for the Emmy Awards (1988), Night of 100 Stars II, Liberty Weekend (1986), and the Tony Awards (1985). [13]

Film career

Awards and nominations

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