Jordan Kerner is a renowned film producer with a storied career spanning decades. After beginning his journey in entertainment with Group W for KPIX San Francisco in 1971, he transitioned into law in 1976 before returning to entertainment as a program and talent negotiator at CBS in 1977. He gained further experience at Universal Television for NBC and later at ABC Entertainment, where he rose to Vice President of Dramatic Development in 1983.
Kerner’s producing career took off after meeting producer Jon Avnet. Together, they founded The Avnet/Kerner Company, debuting with Less Than Zero. The duo produced hits like The Mighty Ducks franchise, George of the Jungle, Inspector Gadget, Fried Green Tomatoes, and The Three Musketeers. Their portfolio extended to television movies such as Do You Know the Muffin Man? and Mama Flora's Family.
After parting ways with Avnet in 2001, Kerner established The Kerner Entertainment Company, producing films like A Wrinkle in Time and Snow Dogs. He later developed Charlotte's Web with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon, followed by The Smurfs, which became a successful franchise. Kerner’s legacy is defined by his ability to create stories that resonate across generations.
Credits Include...
Less Than Zero starring Robert Downey Jr.
Fried Green Tomatoes starring Kathy Bates
The Mighty Ducks franchise starring Joshua Jackson, Marguerite Moreau, and Emilio Estevez
The Smurfs movies starring Christina Ricci and Brendan Gleeson
George of the Jungle starring Brendan Fraser
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Episode still image is The Smurfs poster from Paramount Animation.
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