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 sole executor of Michael Jackson's estate since 2009 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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| Marriages | Three times (as of June 2024) |
| Children | Has children (specific names not publicly confirmed in sources) |
Relationships & More
| Notable Associations | Michael Jackson (long-term client and close associate) |
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| Board Memberships | Jackie Robinson Foundation |
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 |
| Uncle | Ralph Branca (former board member of Jackie Robinson Foundation) |
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 | Sole executor of Michael Jackson's estate (since 2009), Chairman of The Michael Jackson Company |
| Notable Achievements | Facilitated release of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' music video (1983), brokered purchase of Neverland Ranch |
Favourites
| Car Collection | Includes a pair of Rolls-Royces |
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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 |