John branca biography

American lawyer

For the American politician, see John R. Branca.

John Gregory Branca (born December 11, 1950) is an entertainment lawyer and manager^[1] who specializes in representing rock and roll acts.

He is also co-executor of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

Background

His mother, Barbara May Theresa Werle (1928–2013) was an entertainer and Harvest Moon Ball winner who danced on The Ed Sullivan Show and appeared in many Elvis Presley films.

John branca biography

She moved to Los Angeles when Branca was four to pursue her show business career. Branca lived with his father, also named John Branca, who later served as the New York State Athletic Commissioner. (His uncle, Ralph Branca, pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers for many years, including the 1947 World Series.^[2] He is portrayed in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 as one of Robinson's earliest supporters.)^[3]

At age 11, Branca moved to LA, and at 13, started a rock band, The Other Half, for wh