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Eric Weissmann Obituary

Eric Weissmann, veteran Entertainment Attorney, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was 94. Over his five decades of practice, he represented actors such as Gene Wilder and Elizabeth Taylor as well as many directors like Paul Mazursky, Mark Rydell, and Robert Altman. He spent many years as a senior partner at Kaplan, Livingston, Goodwin, Berkowits and Selvin and at Weissmann, Wolff, Bergman, Coleman, Grodin, along with a stint at Warner Brothers as the Head of Worldwide Business Affairs. In 2010, he was selected Entertainment Lawyer of the Year by the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He lectured on Film and Law internationally. Eric was born in Zurich in 1930. In 1940, his family fled Europe by way of Mexico before settling in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Louise Weissmann and his daughters Jessica McCrea and Tiffany Wind and granddaughters Sara Mccrea and Emma Sabine Wind.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 16, 2025.

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Christine (CE) Owens

July 24, 2025

Thank you, Eric, for speaking at Sherwood Oaks Film School, formerly Sherwood Oaks Experimental College. You were an inspiration to so many students. On a personal note, I enjoyed our lunches. You were a class act. Say hello to Gary for all of us.

Diana Cotter

May 25, 2025

My dear friend! The stories at cocktails, the jokes, the always fun tennis on Sundays, so many happy times, I thought it would never end! Thank you for the laugh lines indelibley etched in my face,along with so very many happy memories! Wherever you are, I hope you are getting the races! Big love Diana

Suzan Dianne Green

May 7, 2025

Dear Weissmann Family,
Eric was not only wonderful to work for but a true friend, a generous and wise mentor and a great regaler of anecdotes. It was my great fortune to have known him. The void must be vast and I wish you heart's ease.

Neville Johnson

February 18, 2025

Eric was one of the finest lawyers and people I´ve ever met. He was a role model for me, and a friend. A true diplomat, a wise man and one of the greats. I cherish the time I spent with him. I was lucky enough to see the love between him and Mary Louise. Simply put, a class act. A kind man.

Jeremy Williams

February 16, 2025

This is Jeremy Williams. I worked extensively with Eric in the 70s when I was his associate at the Kaplan firm. We worked together closely for quite a few of his clients, most notably, Robert Aldrich and Robert Altman. Eric was a great mentor and role model and very enjoyable to work with always. He exuded charm and infectious enthusiasm! In Post Kaplan days I would occasionally meet him for breakfast or lunch in Encino. I am grateful for the time we spent together!

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