Gary Levine

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Gary Levine is the co-president of entertainment at Showtime Networks. [1] [2] Previously he served as the president of programming at Showtime, joining in 2001. [3] [4] During his tenure in programming, Showtime developed shows including Billions, Californication, Dexter, Escape at Dannemora, Shameless, and Who Is America?. [2] [3]

Personal life

Levine lives in Los Angeles with his wife, who is a child psychologist. [1] He is also the cantor at his synagogue. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Rose, Lacey (7 May 2020). "How I'm Living Now: Gary Levine, Showtime Networks' President of Entertainment". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. 1 2 Low, Elaine (10 January 2019). "Gary Levine, Jana Winograde Named Showtime Co-Presidents of Entertainment". Variety.
  3. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (10 January 2019). "Showtime's Gary Levine & Jana Winograde Named Co-Presidents Of Entertainment; Amy Israel & Vinnie Malhotra Also Upped". Deadline.
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