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- Birth nameJohn R. Bean
- Jack Bean was born on January 14, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was a producer, known for Witches' Brew (1980), Very Close Quarters (1984) and Mitzi... The First Time (1973). He was married to Mitzi Gaynor. He died on December 4, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
- SpouseMitzi Gaynor(November 18, 1954 - December 4, 2006) (his death)
- Managed singer/dancer wife Mitzi Gaynor career, and produced many of her popular TV musical specials of the late 60s and 70s. Before becoming his wife's agent, he served as manager to jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald.
- Served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked in social services, assisting mentally ill war vets.
- Help secured wife Mitzi for the lead in the musical film South Pacific (1958).
- Formed the Bean/Rose Public Relations firm which managed the ad campaign for Wishbone Salad Dressing.
- Started his career as a booking agent in Minneapolis while in his teens.
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