Edyth “Edie” Landau, who produced TV shows and films, dies “peacefully” at home aged 95
- The Pennsylvania native is best known as the producer of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Hopscotch and The Deadly Game
- Their son Jon Landau, 62, also became a producer and is known for producing the 1997 film Titanic and the 2009 film Avatar, both of which grossed more than $2 billion at the box office
- According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, Edie died “peacefully” of natural causes at her home in the Century City area of Los Angeles
- In addition to her son Jon, Edie is survived by her daughters Tina and Kathy
Edyth “Edie” Landau, a producer of television shows and films, died Saturday at the age of 95.
The Pennsylvania native is best known as the producer of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Hopscotch and The Deadly Game.
Their son Jon Landau, 62, also became a producer and is known for producing the 1997 film Titanic and the 2009 film Avatar, both of which grossed more than $2 billion at the box office, and is also the producer of Avatar 2.
Groundbreaking producer: Edyth “Edie” Landau, who was a producer of television shows and films, died Saturday at the age of 95
Jon posted a couple of pictures of Edie and himself to Instagram on Tuesday as he confirmed her death and paid tribute to his mum.
’95+ incredible years. The top picture is me and my mother when I was one year old, the bottom picture is a week before her death. Edie thank you for everything you taught me, thank you for the example of life you have always been and thank you for all the love you have given me,” Jon wrote in the caption.
“You will be in our hearts forever. Edie Landau: July 15, 1927 – December 24, 2022,” he added.
According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, Edie died “peacefully” of natural causes at her home in the Century City area of Los Angeles.
Paying tribute: Jon Landau posted a few pictures of his mother Edie and himself to Instagram on Tuesday as he confirmed her death
She graduated from Wilkes College in Pennsylvania and moved to New York City in 1948 to begin her career in entertainment.
After working as a production coordinator on radio shows, she moved to an executive position at National Telefilm Associates, a start-up company founded by Ely Landau, whom she later married.
Edie became Executive Vice President and oversaw original programming which included The Play of the Week, The Mike Wallace Show, The David Susskind Show and Open End.
Critically Acclaimed: Katharine Hepburn and Dean Stockwell are featured in a still from Long Day’s Journey Into Night produced by the Landaus
The company expanded into television and motion pictures, producing among others King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery To Memphis, which was added to the National Film Registry in 1999.
She later added cable television productions to her roster including: Separate Tables, Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson, and The Christmas Wife.
Edie is survived by her daughters Tina and Kathy in addition to her son Jon.
TV Presenter: Edie became Executive Vice President and oversaw original programs including The Play of the Week, The Mike Wallace Show, Open End and The David Susskind Show which aired in 1978