Aaron Spelling (April 22, 1923 – June 23, 2006) was an American film and television producer. Some of his successes include the TV programs Charlie's Angels (1976–81), The Love Boat (1977–86), Dynasty (1981–89), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), 7th Heaven (1996–2007), and Charmed (1998–2006).
Spelling was born in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of Pearl (maiden name: Wald) and David Spelling, who were Jewish immigrants from Poland. His father worked as a tailor and changed his surname from Spurling to Spelling after immigrating to the United States. Spelling had three brothers: Sam, Max, and Daniel, and a sister, Becky.
At the age of eight, Spelling psychosomatically lost the use of his legs due to trauma caused by constant bullying from his schoolmates, and was confined to bed for a year. He made a full recovery.
After attending Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, he served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
Spelling later graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1949, where he was a cheerleader.
He married actress Carolyn Jones in 1953, in California. They divorced in 1964. Spelling married Candy Gene (maiden name: Marer) in 1968. The couple had daughter Tori in 1973 and son Randy in 1978.
At the age of eight, Spelling psychosomatically lost the use of his legs due to trauma caused by constant bullying from his schoolmates, and was confined to bed for a year. He made a full recovery.
After attending Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, he served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
Spelling later graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1949, where he was a cheerleader.
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He married actress Carolyn Jones in 1953, in California. They divorced in 1964. Spelling married Candy Gene (maiden name: Marer) in 1968. The couple had daughter Tori in 1973 and son Randy in 1978.
On September 15, 1978, Spelling was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. In 1996, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
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