E. Duke Vincent

E. Duke Vincent
Born
Edward Ventimiglia

(1932-04-30)April 30, 1932
DiedFebruary 10, 2024(2024-02-10) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)Television producer, writer
Years active1967–2006
Spouses
Sandra Carol Freeman
(m. 1960; div. 1974)
(m. 1977; div. 1982)
(m. 1982)
Children2

E. Duke Vincent (born Edward Ventimiglia, April 30, 1932 – February 10, 2024) was an American television producer.[1][2][3] He was a former producing partner of Aaron Spelling[4] and an executive at various Spelling production company entities. Vincent, a 1960–61 naval aviator who was a member of the famed Blue Angels flying team, had a 40-year career in television writing and production, involving 2300 hours of television.

Television series in which Vincent participated include Dynasty; Charmed; Melrose Place; Beverly Hills, 90210; 7th Heaven; Wanted; Vegas; Matt Houston; Charlie's Angels; The San Pedro Beach Bums; Sunset Beach; Savannah and many others. Since 2006, Vincent primarily was engaged in writing novels, which often involved the entertainment industry. His first novel, Mafia Summer, is a fictionalization of factual organized crime.

Vincent was educated at Seton Hall University, from which he received a B.A. in 1954. He latterly resided in Montecito, California, with his wife, actress Pamela Hensley. E. Duke Vincent died at home in Montecito on February 10, 2024, at the age of 91.[5][6]

  1. ^ American film, Vol 9. American Film Institute, 1983. Page 64
  2. ^ Kerwin, Christine. Directory of Corporate Affiliations, Issue 1. New Providence: National Register Publ, 1998. Page 776
  3. ^ Marill, Alvin. More theatre: stage to screen to television, 1993–2001. Scarecrow P, 2003. Page 205
  4. ^ Spelling, Aaron; Graham, Jefferson (November 2002). Aaron Spelling: A Prime-Time Life. Macmillan. pp. 202–. ISBN 978-0-312-31344-9. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  5. ^ Brew, Caroline (February 26, 2024). "E. Duke Vincent, Emmy-Winning TV Producer, Dies at 91". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Barnes, Mike (February 27, 2024). "E. Duke Vincent, Producer With Aaron Spelling on 'Dynasty,' 'Charmed' and More, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2024.