Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jack Haley, Jr (October 25, 1933 - April 21, 2001) was an American film director, producer and writer, twice winner of the Emmy Award. Haley was born in Los Angeles, the son of actor Jack Haley and his wife Florence. He was best known as the director of the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment! and as the husband of Liza Minnelli, who was the daughter of Haley's father's co-star in The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland. Haley's other credits include produ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
2009
Writer
A look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the...
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
1991
as Self
This documentary, hosted by actor Burgess Meredith, explores the life and career of movie director Otto Preminger, whose body of work includes such me...
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
Writer, Director
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of t...
That's Dancing!
1985
Screenplay, Director
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30...
The Whimsical World of Oz
1985
as Self
A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books and films.
The Night They Saved Christmas
1984
Executive Producer
An oil company is exploring two Arctic sites for oil. The needed blasting at the first site rocks Santa Claus' North Pole village. He realizes that an...
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982
Writer, Director
A retrospective look at 60 years of great moments in film comedy, from the 1920s to 1982.
The Lion Roars Again
1975
Director
A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in May 1975.
That's Entertainment!
1974
Director, Writer, Producer
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
James Dean Remembered
1974
Executive Producer, Director
Peter Lawford hosts this documentary taking a look at the life and films of James Dean.
The Love Machine
1971
Director
An ambitious TV newscaster has an affair with the wife of a network executive to get a promotion.
Norwood
1970
Director
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
Movin' with Nancy
1967
Director
Billed as the "full-hour musical spectacular that won Nancy Sinatra the coveted Hollywood Star of Tomorrow award," this 1967 NBC-TV special, sponsored...
The Incredible World of James Bond
1965
Director, Producer
This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander ...
Hollywood: The Fabulous Era
1962
Director, Producer
Henry Fonda reminisces about the stars and pictures of the glory days of Tinseltown.