Jeffrey Konvitz

Jeffrey Konvitz
Jeffrey Konvitz
Born (1944-07-22) July 22, 1944 (age 80)
New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
Alma materCornell University
Columbia University School of Law
Occupation(s)Writer, film producer, attorney
SpouseJillian “Jill” McWhirter

Jeffrey Konvitz (born July 22, 1944)[2] is an American attorney, writer, and film producer.[3][4] He was raised in Woodmere, New York[1] and graduated from Hewlett High School in 1962. He continued his education at Cornell University (BA 1966) and the Columbia University School of Law (1969). Konvitz is probably best known for writing the novel The Sentinel,[5] published in 1974. It was followed by a film adaptation in 1977, which he produced and adapted from the novel.

He married model Vicki Peters in 1980, but they were divorced after parenting one child, Kristen Nicole (1983) who is a motion pictures packaging agent with United Talent Agency in Los Angeles.[6] Later, he married actress Jillian McWhirter in 1998 and fathered a second child with her, Katherine Arielle (2002). He is Jewish.[7]

Konvitz was Managing Partner of VX119, a financing company in the entertainment industry.[8]

  1. ^ a b Thomas, Bob (August 7, 1974). "Konvitz decides on job". Clarksdale Public Register. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  2. ^ Reginald, Robert; Menville, Douglas; Burgess, Mary A. (2010). Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature. Vol. 2. Cabin John, Maryland: Wildside Press. p. 964. ISBN 978-0-941-02877-6.
  3. ^ "Jeffrey Steven Konvitz #112184 - Attorney Licensee Search". members.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  4. ^ The New York Times
  5. ^ "The Sentinel". Modesto Bee. August 11, 1979. Retrieved 4 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-08-02). "ICM's Kristen Konvitz Joins UTA Independent Film Group As Agent". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  7. ^ "Satan at the Door: The Sinister Events Surrounding The Sentinel". The Huffington Post. 20 January 2016.
  8. ^ Management, Crayhill Capital. "Versa Media Capital Closes $100 Million Financing Facility for Independent Film and Television Production". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2022-10-29.