Quick Info
| Profession | Entertainment Lawyer and Music Industry Executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1950 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Bronxville, New York |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Gregory Branca is a prominent American entertainment lawyer and manager specializing in rock and roll representation. He is best known as co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate and Chairman of The Michael Jackson Company. He has represented over 30 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. |
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Personal Life
| First Wedding | 1987 (Michael Jackson served as best man) |
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Relationships & More
| Notable Associations | Michael Jackson (long-term client and close associate) |
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Family
| Mother | Barbara Werle (dancer and actor, appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and in films including Charro!) |
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| Father | John R. Branca (attorney and politician, served two terms in New York State Assembly) |
| Parental Separation | Parents separated when John was 4 years old |
Career
| Current Position | Partner and Head of Music Department at Ziffren Brittenham LLP |
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| Notable Clients | The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Bee Gees, The Doors, and over 30 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees |
| Key Roles | Co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, Chairman of The Michael Jackson Company |
| Notable Achievements | Facilitated release of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' music video (1983), brokered purchase of Neverland Ranch |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Branca's mother appeared in the 1959 Western film Charro! starring Elvis Presley | |
| 2. He helped convince Michael Jackson to proceed with the Thriller music video by creating a story about Bela Lugosi's religious convictions to address Jackson's concerns as a Jehovah's Witness |