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Name
  
Jerry Birn

Role
  
Television writer

Children
  
Laura Bryan Birn



Died
  
December 5, 2009, United States of America

Spouse
  
Patty Weaver (m. 1994–2009)

Awards
  
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team, WGA Award for Best Daytime Drama - Television

Shows
  
The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful

Similar People
  
Laura Bryan Birn, Patty Weaver, Janice Ferri Esser, Kay Alden, Bradley Bell

Jerry Birn (1923 – December 5, 2009) was an American television soap opera writer. He was married to actress Patty Weaver from 1994 until his death aged 86; his daughter is Laura Bryan Birn.

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Both his wife and his daughter appeared on The Young and the Restless. Birn's wife portrayed Gina Roma from 1982 to 2006 (with additional guest appearances afterwards) and his daughter Laura Bryan Birn played Lynne Bassett from 1988 to 2004.

Positions held

Jerry Birn was the former writer and consultant for "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless."

The Bold and the Beautiful

  • Story Consultant (September 2004 - January 9, 2008; April 2008 - 2009)

    • The Young and the Restless (Hired by William J. Bell)

  • Breakdown Writer (1993 - August 5, 2004)
  • Script Writer (1989–1993)

    • Awards and nominations

    Daytime Emmy Award

  • 12 Nominations: 2006, Best Writing, The Bold And The Beautiful; 1990–1991, 1993–1995, 1998–1999, 2001, 2003–2005, Best Writing, The Young And The Restless
  • 3 Wins: 1992, 1997 and 2000, Best Writing, The Young And The Restless

    • Writers Guild of America Award

  • 1 Win: 2002 season, The Young And The Restless
  • 2 Nominations: 1999 and 2001 season, The Young And The Restless

    • References

    Jerry Birn Wikipedia
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