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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 /> She served as a lieutenant in the [[Israeli Army]].<ref name=LATimesMade>[http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/08/business/la-fi-himi10-2010jan10 Los Angeles Times: "How I Made It: Orly Adelson" By Meg James] January 08, 2010</ref> In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, [[Andrew Adelson]], a Hollywood producer.<ref name=Haaretz /><ref name=LATimesMade /> In 1991, she produced and sold her first film to [[NBC]], Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance<ref name=Haaretz /> with the support of NBC executive Ruth Slauson.<ref name=LATimesMade /> In 2002, she worked for television producer [[Michael Brandman]] as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.<ref name=Haaretz /><ref name=LATimesMade /> She later accepted a position with [[Roger Gimbel]] at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> She produced over 40 made-for-television movies including such titles as Murder Between Friends and [[Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story]].<ref name=LATimesMade /> [[Mark Shapiro]] of [[ESPN]] noticed her work and asked her to produce for ESPN; she made The Dale Earnhardt Story and the series [[Playmakers]].<ref name=LATimesMade /> After Shapiro left ESPN to become CEO of [[Six Flags]] which recently purchased Dick Clark Productions along with [[RedZone Capital]] for $175 million, Shapiro asked Adelson to become president of Dick Clark Productions.<ref name=LATimesMade /> |
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 /> She served as a lieutenant in the [[Israeli Army]].<ref name=LATimesMade>[http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/08/business/la-fi-himi10-2010jan10 Los Angeles Times: "How I Made It: Orly Adelson" By Meg James] January 08, 2010</ref> In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, [[Andrew Adelson]], a Hollywood producer.<ref name=Haaretz /><ref name=LATimesMade /> In 1991, she produced and sold her first film to [[NBC]], Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance<ref name=Haaretz /> with the support of NBC executive Ruth Slauson.<ref name=LATimesMade /> In 2002, she worked for television producer [[Michael Brandman]] as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.<ref name=Haaretz /><ref name=LATimesMade /> She later accepted a position with [[Roger Gimbel]] at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.<ref name=Haaretz /> She produced over 40 made-for-television movies including such titles as Murder Between Friends and [[Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story]].<ref name=LATimesMade /> [[Mark Shapiro]] of [[ESPN]] noticed her work and asked her to produce for ESPN; she made [[3: The Dale Earnhardt Story]] and the series [[Playmakers]].<ref name=LATimesMade /> After Shapiro left ESPN to become CEO of [[Six Flags]] which recently purchased Dick Clark Productions along with [[RedZone Capital]] for $175 million, Shapiro asked Adelson to become president of Dick Clark Productions.<ref name=LATimesMade /> |
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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 Times Square New Year's 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 /> 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 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 Times Square New Year's 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 /> 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 /> |
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Revision as of 15:00, 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] and ITV Studios America.[2]
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] She served as a lieutenant in the Israeli Army.[3] In 1982, she moved to the United States after meeting her husband, Andrew Adelson, a Hollywood producer.[1][3] In 1991, she produced and sold her first film to NBC, Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance[1] with the support of NBC executive Ruth Slauson.[3] In 2002, she worked for television producer Michael Brandman as president for development focusing on adapting plays into television films.[1][3] She later accepted a position with Roger Gimbel at Carolco-Gimbel (later Gimbel-Adelson) as an independent producer.[1] She produced over 40 made-for-television movies including such titles as Murder Between Friends and Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story.[3] Mark Shapiro of ESPN noticed her work and asked her to produce for ESPN; she made 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story and the series Playmakers.[3] After Shapiro left ESPN to become CEO of Six Flags which recently purchased Dick Clark Productions along with RedZone Capital for $175 million, Shapiro asked Adelson to become president of Dick Clark Productions.[3]
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 Times Square New Year's 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 January 2014, she accepted a position as president of ITV Studios America; she left the firm in July 2015.[2] 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
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Haaretz: "Hollywood's Israeli-born Woman of Impact" by Ruta Kupfer September 06, 2012
- ^ a b Variety Magazine: "Orly Adelson to Exit ITV Studios America" by Cynthia Littleton July 13, 2015
- ^ a b c d e f g Los Angeles Times: "How I Made It: Orly Adelson" By Meg James January 08, 2010
External links
- Orly Adelson at IMDb