Jerry Ziesmer Net Worth

He has since worked as an Assistant Director on over 50 feature films, including "The Sting", "The China Syndrome", "The Big Chill", and "The Fabulous Baker Boys". Jerry Ziesmer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up acting in local theaters. After touring with Ethel Waters in "The Member of the Wedding", he attended Northwestern University's High School Institute and studied under Alvina Krause. He then moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, while also getting a master's degree from UCLA. In 1967, he was accepted into the Assistant Director training program and graduated in 1969. He has since worked as an Assistant Director on over 50 feature films, including some of the most iconic films of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it?	Assistant Director, Actor, Production Manager
Birth Day	May 19, 1931
Birth Place	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Age	92 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Gemini

💰 Net worth

Jerry Ziesmer, a well-known figure in the United States film industry, has an estimated net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Noted for his versatile roles as an Assistant Director, Actor, and Production Manager, Ziesmer has left a remarkable impact on the entertainment world. With his extensive experience and talent, he has played a crucial role behind the scenes in numerous successful film productions. Throughout his career, Ziesmer has undoubtedly garnered significant wealth and recognition, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1957

Jerry Ziesmer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to a postal employee and his wife, who was the daughter of Dutch immigrants. He graduated on a scholarship from Milwaukee's Rufus King High School in 1957. He received a bachelor's degree in acting from Northwestern University in 1961. After graduation he moved to Beverly Hills and took a job as a United States Post Office employee and later, a part-time junior high school Teacher. In 1964 he married Mary Kate Denny, with whom he had three children. He later obtained a master's degree from UCLA. He received a Directors Guild training certificate for assistant Directors in 1969, applying to the program after reading an advertisement in Variety.

1981

In 1981, Ziesmer re-met and began dating his high school girlfriend and 1957 prom date, Suzanne. They married in 1982. Suzanne joined him on-set, tutoring actors including Mel Gibson.

1987

Ziesmer served on the council of the Directors Guild of America from 1987 to 1998, for three years as the chair. He helped establish a mentorship program for women and minority Directors. For many years he and his wife, Suzanne, taught an Assistant Director’s course at UCLA's Extension school. In 2006, he won the DGA's "Frank Capra Achievement Award", a career award given to assistant Directors.

2000

In 2000 Ziesmer wrote a memoir, Ready when You Are, Mr. Coppola, Mr. Spielberg, Mr. Crowe, that includes the most complete account of the production of Apocalypse Now.