Marshall Jay Kaplan
Encyclopedia
Marshall Jay Kaplan is a Gemini Award
nominated television producer
and syndicated cartoonist
, and television host. He is best known for his international board game
, Who Zat, his syndicated column, Where Are They Now? and his show on TVTropolis
, Totally Tracked Down
.
where he graduated with a double degree in Microbiology
and Biochemistry
. Although he graduated with good marks, it was Marshall’s love of cartoons and celebrities that made him follow is heart and make a career out of his passion.
He has three children: Ben, Josh, and Rachel.
, Bradley Cooper
of The Hangover
, Kim Kardashian
and Aaron Eckhart
.
Three years after its debut, Kaplan's `Where are they now?' column is carried by some 60 newspapers in the United States and Canada and read by almost 5 million North Americans. While the closest to home he is published is Windsor, Ontario, his column can be found in publications as far away as in Connecticut, Pittsburgh and Montana. Even radio stations have begun to take an interest in Kaplan's informative and entertaining look at celebrities from days past. Marshall currently can be heard dishes entertainment news and gossip on Rock95.
While publishing his column, Marshall becomame producer of the globally syndicated television show Style By Jury
, producing a total of 70 episodes. Currently Marshall is starring in Totally Tracked Down
, a television show based on his column Where Are They Now, in which he literally tracks down television's most memorable icons. Marshall was an Executive Producer and Creator of the show. The show airs on TVtropolis
. Marshall is also the Series Producer for the hit game show Instant Cash, for TVtropolis, the reality show Brides of Beverly Hills for Slice (TV channel) Network and is the Series Producer for a new comedic property show, My House Your Money on The W Network
.
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
nominated television producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and syndicated cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
, and television host. He is best known for his international board game
Board game
A board game is a game which involves counters or pieces being moved on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of rules. Games may be based on pure strategy, chance or a mixture of the two, and usually have a goal which a player aims to achieve...
, Who Zat, his syndicated column, Where Are They Now? and his show on TVTropolis
TVtropolis
TVtropolis is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and Rogers Media.The channel operates two time shifted feeds: East and West .-Programming:...
, Totally Tracked Down
Totally Tracked Down
Totally Tracked Down is a Gemini Award-nominated for Best Series Reality television program created, produced and starring Marshall Jay Kaplan. The show airs on TVtropolis and began airing September 2, 2010.-Season 1 episodes:...
.
Early life, family and education
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Marshall was an art student in high school, but attended the University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
where he graduated with a double degree in Microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
and Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
. Although he graduated with good marks, it was Marshall’s love of cartoons and celebrities that made him follow is heart and make a career out of his passion.
He has three children: Ben, Josh, and Rachel.
Career
Marshall is known as the "cartoonist to the stars", as he has drawn no less than 10,000 celebrities for them. Most recent drawings were for Jon Hamm of Mad MenMad Men
Mad Men is an American dramatic television series created and produced by Matthew Weiner. The series premiered on Sunday evenings on the American cable network AMC and are produced by Lionsgate Television. It premiered on July 19, 2007, and completed its fourth season on October 17, 2010. Each...
, Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is an American film, theater, and television actor. He is known for his roles in the films The Hangover, The A-Team, and Limitless. In 2011, People magazine named Cooper "Sexiest Man Alive".-Early life:...
of The Hangover
The Hangover
The Hangover is the second solo album by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, released in 1997.-Track listing:All tracks by Clarke unless otherwise stated.# "Wasn't Yesterday Great" – 2:45# "It's Good Enough for Rock N' Roll" – 3:12...
, Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian is an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for the E! reality series that she shares with her family—Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York...
and Aaron Eckhart
Aaron Eckhart
Aaron Edward Eckhart is an American film and stage actor. Born in California, he moved to England at the age of 13, when his father relocated the family. Several years later, he began his acting career by performing in school plays, before moving to Sydney, Australia, for his high school senior year...
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Three years after its debut, Kaplan's `Where are they now?' column is carried by some 60 newspapers in the United States and Canada and read by almost 5 million North Americans. While the closest to home he is published is Windsor, Ontario, his column can be found in publications as far away as in Connecticut, Pittsburgh and Montana. Even radio stations have begun to take an interest in Kaplan's informative and entertaining look at celebrities from days past. Marshall currently can be heard dishes entertainment news and gossip on Rock95.
While publishing his column, Marshall becomame producer of the globally syndicated television show Style By Jury
Style By Jury
Style By Jury is a Canadian makeover show which was shown on the W Network since 2007.-Plot:Contestants of the show are told that they are doing an audition for a makeover show, but what they do not know is that they've been already selected for the show...
, producing a total of 70 episodes. Currently Marshall is starring in Totally Tracked Down
Totally Tracked Down
Totally Tracked Down is a Gemini Award-nominated for Best Series Reality television program created, produced and starring Marshall Jay Kaplan. The show airs on TVtropolis and began airing September 2, 2010.-Season 1 episodes:...
, a television show based on his column Where Are They Now, in which he literally tracks down television's most memorable icons. Marshall was an Executive Producer and Creator of the show. The show airs on TVtropolis
TVtropolis
TVtropolis is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and Rogers Media.The channel operates two time shifted feeds: East and West .-Programming:...
. Marshall is also the Series Producer for the hit game show Instant Cash, for TVtropolis, the reality show Brides of Beverly Hills for Slice (TV channel) Network and is the Series Producer for a new comedic property show, My House Your Money on The W Network
W Network
W Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. W Network broadcasts lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women....
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External links
- http://www.angelfire.com/on/pasternakpublishing/marshallkaplan.html
- http://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/willie-nelson-art-by-marshall-jay-kaplin/
- http://mediasyndicate.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1263
- http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/32599
- http://www.jam.canoe.ca/Television/2010/08/27/15164276.html
- http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/tv-critics-picks-for-dec-23/article1847280/?service=mobile
- http://www.yourhome.ca/homes/article/1059973--helping-the-kids-buy-their-first-home
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/tv-critics-picks-for-dec-23/article1847280/