John Joseph Haley III (October 25, 1933 – April 21, 2001), known as Jack Haley Jr., was an American director, producer, and writer, and a two-time Emmy Award recipient. His credits include directing the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment!. Haley was the second husband of Liza Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland. Garland starred with his father, Jack Haley, in The Wizard of Oz.

Early life

Haley was born on October 25, 1933, in Los Angeles, the son of Florence and Jack Haley, an actor and comedian.

Career

As a producer, Haley was responsible for compilations and documentaries about film history, including Hollywood and the Stars (1963–1964), That's Entertainment! (1974), That's Dancing! (1985) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic, narrated by Angela Lansbury. Haley's other credits include producer and executive producer of Academy Awards presentation shows. He directed the 1970 film Norwood and the 1971 film The Love Machine. With David Wolper, Haley produced the original run of Biography from 1961 to 1962. Unreleased footage shot while he was married to Liza Minnelli is featured in the 2024 documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story .

Death

Haley died of respiratory failure on April 21, 2001, in Santa Monica, California. He is buried in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.

Awards and honors

Peabody Award

Primetime Emmy Awards

Directors Guild of America

NAACP Image Awards

Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Venice Film Festival

Western Heritage Awards

Western Writers of America