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Jac Holzman

Acting Born Sep 15, 1931 Manhattan, New York, U.S. 6 credits

Biography

Jac Holzman (born September 15, 1931) is an American record executive. He is the founder of the record labels Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records.[1] Holzman helped commercially launch the CD and home video formats, as well as the pilot program which became MTV.[2] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Known for

Classic Albums

as Self - Founder, Elektra Records

Full filmography

  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self - Founder, Elektra Records
  • Laurel Canyon (2020) as Self
  • Jobriath A.D. (2012) as Self
  • Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012) as Self
  • Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025) as Self
  • Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer (2022)