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The Cause of Ivan Reitman’s Death, Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Height

The Cause of Ivan Reitman’s Death, Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Height

Facts of Ivan Reitman

Full Name:Ivan Reitman
Birth Date:October 27, 1944
Age:79 years
Death Date:February 12, 2022
Gender:Female
Profession:Director
Country:United States
Horoscope:Scorpio
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
WifeGeneviève Robert
MarriedGeneviève Robert
Net Worth$200 million
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Birth PlaceKomárno, Slovakia
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
EducationOakwood College, McMaster University
FatherLeslie Reitman
MotherClara Reitman
KidsCaroline Reitman, Catherine Reitman, Jason Reitman
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American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter, Ivan Reitman was most famous for his comedy work, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.

Who are Ivan Reitman’s Parents?

On October 27, 1946, Ivan Reitman opened his eyes to this beautiful; world. He was born in Komárno, Slovakia. At the time of his death, he was 76 years old. According to his full date of birth, his sun sign is Scorpio. Ivan used to celebrate his birthday on the 27th of October every year. He was born to Leslie Reitman (father) and  Clara Reitman (mother). By profession, his father was an underground resistance fighter.

Ivan was the only child of his parents. He followed Christianity as a religion and had American citizenship for his nationality. Similarly, he belonged to mixed ethnic background.

Where did Ivan Reitman go to College?

Reitman attended Oakwood College in Toronto. Likewise, he joined McMaster University receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Music in 1969.

How much was Ivan Reitman’s Net Worth?

The estimated net worth of Ivan at the time of his death was $200 million. Similarly, this includes all of Ivan’s property, assets, wealth, and money. Furthermore, Ivan was very happy with the money he had gained from his film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He has not shared much about his annual salary but he may have had made a good sum.

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Caption: Ivan Reitman with the car (Photo: Empire)

Ivan had also collected a good sum of money from advertisements, paid partnerships, and brand endorsements as well. Similarly, from his career, Ivan had gained both name and fame at the same time. In the coming days, Jeremy’s net worth and annual salary would have raised higher if he was still alive. Furthermore, Jeremy was successful in collecting a decent sum of fortune from his professional career in Screenwriting.

Who was Ivan Reitman married to?

Ivan was a happily married man. He had tied the knot with his long-term lover Geneviève Robert.  By profession Ivan’s wife, Genevieve was a French-Canadian actress. There is no information on when Genevieve and Ivan met for the first time and when they started dating each other. But the duo must have met each other through their career. As they share the same profession.

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Caption: Ivan Reitman w2ith his wife (Photo: Getty)

After dating each other for some time the duo tied the knot in 1976. The grand wedding of Ivamn and Genevieve was held in front of other friends and family. Similarly, they lived happily and peacefully with each other for 46 years and there was no sign of their divorce till his death. Genevieve is still mourning for his late husband and is not seen much in public at the moment.

How many children did Ivan Reitman have?

Ivan and his wife had given birth to three children. They are Caroline Reitman born on December 11, 1988, Catherine Reitman born on April 28, 1981, Jason Reitman born on October 19, 1977. By profession his children Jason Reitman followed in his father’s footsteps and became a director.

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Caption: Ivan Reitman with his family (Photo: Getty)

Similarly, Catherine and Caroline are also in the entertainment business. Catherine is the mastermind of CBC’s comedy series and workin’ Moms while working both on and off-screen.

Are Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman related?

Yes, they are related by blood. Ivan and Jason have a father and son relationship. They were very close as parents and son and were very happy together.

What was the cause of Ivan Reitman’s death?

Ivan’s cause of death is unknown. As he was found dead in his sleep at gis home. He died on  February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Ivans friends, family, and fans are all very sorrowful at the loss of him and his talent.

Furthermore, Reitman’s family has shared a statement:

“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life.”

They have also said:

“We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”

How tall was Ivan Reitman?

Ivan stood at the height of 5 feet 9 inches. According to his height, he had a bodyweight of around 58 kg. Similarly, he had attractive pair of brown eyes and black hair.

Ivan Reitman’s Professional Career

  • By profession, Ivan was a film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.
  •  The first producing job Ivan was with the then-new station CITY-TV in Toronto.
  •  His first commercial film ventures were as a producer of two films for director David Cronenberg, Shivers in 1975, and Rabid in 1977.
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Caption: Ivan Reitman with his crew (Photo: Comic)
  • Ivan had made many contributions by making and directing films in his final decades.
  • They were the biographical film Hitchcock, released on November 23, 2012, directed the 2014 sports drama Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner, and served as executive producer on 2021’s Space Jam: A New Legacy as he had done for the first film.