Biography
Cyrus Yavneh (October 14, 1942 – January 26, 2018) was an American television and film producer, most known for his producing role on the Fox action series 24 and The CW series Supernatural. Born in New York to a Belarusian Jewish father (Zalman) and a Sabra (native Israeli) mother (Anna), Yavneh was an alumnus of City College of New York. He worked as a musician and bottle washer before entering the entertainment business, beginning with an assistant director position on the CBS series Lou Grant.
Yavneh produced 34 episodes of 24, and received a Producers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Drama as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
In addition to television, Yavneh produced the 1994 Saturday Night Live spinoff movie It's Pat, as well as Warren Beatty's Town & Country and Arnold Schwarzenegger's directorial debut Christmas in Connecticut. Prior to his death, he was working on the Netflix comedy Insatiable.
Yavneh died of lung cancer on January 26, 2018, in Santa Monica at the age of 75. His funeral was held at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery.
Filmography
all 26
Producer 24
Movies 22
TV Shows 4
The After (2014)
The After (2014)
The Advocates (2013)
Outlaw Country (2012)
Falling Skies (2011)
Salvador's Deli (2010)
Supernatural (2005)
24 (2001)
Baby (2000)
The Tomorrow Man (1996)
Dad, the Angel & Me (1995)
It's Pat (1994)
In the Army Now (1994)
Money for Nothing (1993)
Baby of the Bride (1991)
Pair of Aces (1990)
Eye on the Sparrow (1987)
The King of Love (1987)
When the Time Comes (1987)
Square Dance (1987)
The Cartier Affair (1984)
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Birthday1942-10-14
Deathday2018-01-26 (75 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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