Jack Haley Jr.
John Joseph Haley III was an American film director, producer and writer, and a two time recipient of the Emmy Award. He was best known as the director of the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment! and as the second husband of Liza Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland, who had starred with his father in The Wizard of Oz.
Early life
Haley was born in Los Angeles, the son of actor/comedian Jack Haley and his wife Florence.Career
As a producer, Haley was responsible for compilations and documentaries about film history, including Hollywood and the Stars, That's Entertainment!, That's Dancing! and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic, narrated by Angela Lansbury. Haley's other credits include producer and executive producer of Academy Awards presentation shows. He directed the 1970 film Norwood and the 1971 film The Love Machine.With David Wolper, Haley produced the original syndicated run of Biography from 1961 to 1962.
Death
Haley developed respiratory failure and died on April 21, 2001, in Santa Monica, California. He is buried in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.Awards and honors
Peabody Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Directors Guild of America
NAACP Image Awards
Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Venice Film Festival
Western Heritage Awards
Western Writers of America
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1995 | Spur Award | Best Documentary Script | 100 Years of the Hollywood Western |