Jay Weston

Jay Weston
Born
John Martin Weinstein

(1929-03-09)March 9, 1929
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 2023(2023-02-28) (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materNew York University
Occupations
Years active1960s–2023
Spouse
Ann Weston Begelman
(m. 1970⁠–⁠1978)
RelativesStanley Weston (brother)

Jay Weston (born John Martin Weinstein, March 9, 1929 – February 28, 2023) was an American film producer and restaurant critic. He is known for producing Billy Wilder's final comedy, Buddy Buddy, and the Academy Award-nominated Lady Sings the Blues, as well as for his popular restaurant newsletter that focused on the Los Angeles dining scene. He was a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.