Biography
Jann Simon Wenner ( YAHN WEN-er; born January 7, 1946) is an American businessman who is a co-founder of the popular culture magazine Rolling Stone, and former owner of Men's Journal magazine. He participated in the Free Speech Movement while attending the University of California, Berkeley. Wenner, with his mentor Ralph J. Gleason, founded Rolling Stone in 1967.Later in his career, Wenner co-founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and founded other publications. As a publisher and media figure, he has faced controversy regarding Hall of Fame eligibility favoritism, the breakdown of his relationship with gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and criticism that his magazine's reviews were biased.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 14
self 10
TV Shows 3
Producer 3
Self
Radical Wolfe (2023)
Movie
Self
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)
Movie
Self
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band (2020)
Movie
Executive Producer
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge (2017)
TV
Executive Producer
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2015)
Movie
Self
Danny Says (2015)
Movie
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
TV
6.58
Self
For No Good Reason (2012)
Movie
Executive Producer
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)
Movie
Self
Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band (2008)
Movie
Self - Magazine Editor
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007)
Movie
Interviewee
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2003)
Movie
Self
The Beatles Revolution (2000)
Movie
Legend in Cab (uncredited)
Almost Famous (2000)
Movie
6.25
Self
Classic Albums (1997)
TV
Scully
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Movie
4
Mark Roth
Perfect (1985)
Movie
6
Ratings
Average 6.79
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1985
2003
2012
2015
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-01-07 (78 years old)
Birth NameJann Simon Wenner
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsLennonOno Grant for Peace, Norman Mailer Prize
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