Jay Kanter

Jay Ira Kanter (born December 12, 1926) is an American film producer. He is best known for his long association with Alan Ladd, Jr.. He was a talent agent at MCA for a number of years. He is known for his biographical works such as Grace Kelly: The American Princess (1987) and Brando (2007). His most recent work is Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire (2014).

Personal life

Kanter was born to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Judy Balaban (daughter of Barney Balaban) from 1953 until they divorced in 1961. Then he was married to Kit Bennett from 1965 until her death in 2014. He has two daughters with Balaban, Amy and Victoria.

Select Credits

• Villain (1971) - producer
• Fear is the Key (1972) - producer