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Adelson was born in Israel and completed her education in sociology and musicology at the [[Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance]], [[Hebrew University]], and [[Tel Aviv University]].<ref name=Haaretz /> In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, [[Andrew Adelson]], a Hollywood producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 1991, she sold her first film to [[NBC]], Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance.<ref name=Haaretz /> |
Adelson was born in Israel and completed her education in sociology and musicology at the [[Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance]], [[Hebrew University]], and [[Tel Aviv University]].<ref name=Haaretz /> In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, [[Andrew Adelson]], a Hollywood producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 1991, she sold her first film to [[NBC]], Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance.<ref name=Haaretz /> |
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In 2002, she worked for television producer [[Michael Brandman]] as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.<ref name=Haaretz /> She later accepted a position with [[Roger Gimbel]] at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 2008, she was named president of [[Dick Clark Productions]] which focuses on developing, producing, funding, and distributing presentation ceremonies.<ref name=Haaretz /> At Dick Clark Productions, Adelson oversees over twenty television projects including the [[Miss USA]] Award Ceremony, the [[Miss Universe Pageant]], the [[Golden Globes]], the [[American Music Awards]], the [[Academy of Country Music Awards]], and the [[ALMA |
In 2002, she worked for television producer [[Michael Brandman]] as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.<ref name=Haaretz /> She later accepted a position with [[Roger Gimbel]] at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 2008, she was named president of [[Dick Clark Productions]] which focuses on developing, producing, funding, and distributing presentation ceremonies.<ref name=Haaretz /> At Dick Clark Productions, Adelson oversees over twenty television projects including the [[Miss USA]] Award Ceremony, the [[Miss Universe Pageant]], the [[Golden Globes]], the [[American Music Awards]], the [[Academy of Country Music Awards]], and the [[ALMA Award|ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Award]].<ref name=Haaretz /> She is also responsible for the dance show [[So You Think You Can Dance]] and its Israeli counterpart, [[Nolad Lirkod]]; the New Years show with [[Ryan Seacrest]]; and the [[Superbowl]] pre-game show.<ref name=Haaretz /> While president, she changed the way said programming was delivered including adding twitter to the bottom of the screen, developing preliminary shows leading up to the event, and the use of internet live streaming.<ref name=Haaretz /> |
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While at Dick Clark Productions, she has hired some of the top talent in the Israeli including Ariel Eliezer as head of the company's digital department and producer Asaf Blacher.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 2012, she was nominated for an [[Emmy]] for producing the 2011 Golden Globe awards ceremony.<ref name=Haaretz /> She was named as [[Hollywood Reporter]]'s "Power 100 Women in Entertainment" and as one of [[Variety Magazine]]'s "Women of Impact."<ref name=Haaretz /> She is also a member of the Women In Film association.<ref name=Haaretz /> She serves as the agent for actor [[Ryan Kwanten]].<ref name=Haaretz /> |
While at Dick Clark Productions, she has hired some of the top talent in the Israeli including Ariel Eliezer as head of the company's digital department and producer Asaf Blacher.<ref name=Haaretz /> In 2012, she was nominated for an [[Emmy]] for producing the 2011 Golden Globe awards ceremony.<ref name=Haaretz /> She was named as [[Hollywood Reporter]]'s "Power 100 Women in Entertainment" and as one of [[Variety Magazine]]'s "Women of Impact."<ref name=Haaretz /> She is also a member of the Women In Film association.<ref name=Haaretz /> She serves as the agent for actor [[Ryan Kwanten]].<ref name=Haaretz /> |
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Revision as of 14:33, 3 September 2017
Orly Adelson | |
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| Born | Orly Adelson 1957 |
| Nationality | American Israeli |
| Education | Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance Hebrew University Tel Aviv University |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Spouse | Andrew Adelson |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Gary Adelson (brother-in-law) |
Orly Adelson (born 1957) is an American Israeli television producer who served as president of Dick Clark Productions.[1]
Biography
Adelson was born in Israel and completed her education in sociology and musicology at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Hebrew University, and Tel Aviv University.[1] In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, Andrew Adelson, a Hollywood producer.[1] In 1991, she sold her first film to NBC, Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance.[1] In 2002, she worked for television producer Michael Brandman as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.[1] She later accepted a position with Roger Gimbel at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.[1] In 2008, she was named president of Dick Clark Productions which focuses on developing, producing, funding, and distributing presentation ceremonies.[1] At Dick Clark Productions, Adelson oversees over twenty television projects including the Miss USA Award Ceremony, the Miss Universe Pageant, the Golden Globes, the American Music Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Award.[1] She is also responsible for the dance show So You Think You Can Dance and its Israeli counterpart, Nolad Lirkod; the New Years show with Ryan Seacrest; and the Superbowl pre-game show.[1] While president, she changed the way said programming was delivered including adding twitter to the bottom of the screen, developing preliminary shows leading up to the event, and the use of internet live streaming.[1]
While at Dick Clark Productions, she has hired some of the top talent in the Israeli including Ariel Eliezer as head of the company's digital department and producer Asaf Blacher.[1] In 2012, she was nominated for an Emmy for producing the 2011 Golden Globe awards ceremony.[1] She was named as Hollywood Reporter's "Power 100 Women in Entertainment" and as one of Variety Magazine's "Women of Impact."[1] She is also a member of the Women In Film association.[1] She serves as the agent for actor Ryan Kwanten.[1]
Personal life
She is married to Andrew Adelson.[1] They have two children: Jonathan and Corrie and live in Brentwood, Los Angeles.[1] Actress Romi Aboulafia is her niece and actor Mark Ivanir is married to another niece.[1]
References
External links
- Orly Adelson at IMDb