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Hal Willner

Writer, Composer, Actor, Director, Producer, Additional Credits
Born April 6, 1956Died April 7, 2020 (64 years)
Hal Willner (April 6, 1956 – April 7, 2020) was an American music producer working in recording, films, television, and live events. He was best known for assembling tribute albums and events featuring a wide variety of artists and musical styles (jazz, classical, rock, Tin Pan Alley). Willner died during the COVID-19 pandemic from complications brought on by the virus.

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Known For

  • Saturday Night Live
  • The Harry Smith Project Live
  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse

Filmography

2025
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley · as Self - Concert Co-Producer
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music · as Self - Snl Sketch Music Producer
2022
2022
2022
2021
2017
2017
2015
Live from New York! · as Self - Featuring
2012
2010
2009
1959: The Year That Changed Jazz · as Self - Host Of New York Shuffle Radio Show
2007
2007
2005
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man · as Self - Music Producer
2005
Sunday Morning (TV Series) · as Self - Music Producer
2002
2000
VH1 Confidential (TV Series) · as Self - Record Producer
1999
1993
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self

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