Jesse Byron Dylan (born January 6, 1966) is an American film director and production executive. He is the founder of the media production company Wondros and Lybba, a non-profit organization. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations[1] and TED.[2] He is the son of musician Bob Dylan and former model Sara Lownds and brother of singer-songwriter Jakob Dylan.
Dylan was born in New York City, and is the eldest son of musician Bob Dylan and Sara Lownds Dylan. His parents are from Jewish families. His siblings include Anna Lea (b. July 11, 1967), Samuel Isaac Abraham (b. July 30, 1968) and Jakob Luke (b. December 9, 1969).[3] In addition, his father adopted Sara's daughter from a prior marriage, Maria Lownds (b. October 21, 1961). Bob and Sara Dylan divorced when Jesse was 11 years old.[4]
In 2008, he directed the will.i.amEmmy Award-winning music video "Yes We Can," inspired by Barack Obama's campaign for President.[8] The film was created in three days, and featured over 30 celebrity supporters singing then-Candidate Barack Obama's New Hampshire Primary concession speech. Originally posted on YouTube, "Yes We Can" received over 26 million views just days after its release, and was recognized by AdAge in 2012 as one of the most influential political ads of all time.[9]
Other work
His feature film directorial work consists of comedies such as Kicking and Screaming, starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall, American Wedding and How High. Other feature-length projects include the documentary Crips and Bloods: Made in America, which explores the culture of gangs and systemic violence in South Los Angeles. He produced the film for director Stacy Peralta who premiered it at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Dylan also produced and directed an original television series, "CONversations with Ricky Jay," which was built around sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.[10]
Lybba
In 2007, Dylan launched Lybba, a non-profit organization focused on the open source healthcare movement. The project, according to Fast Company, "combines the latest verified medical data with social networking to allow patients and health-care professionals to make informed decisions."[5] The self-professed goal of the project is "to create an online central repository of medical information."[11] Since their foundation, Lybba has worked with such partners as the Collaborative Chronic Care Network (C3N) and Early Development Systems Initiative (EDSI).[12]
Soros
In 2020, Dylan was the director and executive producer of "Soros", examining the personal history and public activism of George Soros, the billionaire investor and philanthropist.[13]
Personal life
Dylan is separated from Susan Traylor, with whom he has a son[14] and a daughter.[15]
References
^"Council on Foreign Relations". Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
^Thakur, P., The Most Important People of the 20th Century (vol 2): Artists & Entertainers (Ludhiana: Pradeep Thakur & Sons, 2010), p. 177.
^Caesar, Ed (September 22, 2005). "Bob Dylan: Stories of the songs". Independent Digital News & Media. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
^ abFast Company, 100 Most Creative People In 2010, Fastcompany.com. Accessed February 7, 2011.
^Public Knowledge, Publicknowledge.org January 15, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed February 7, 2011.
^"Bone Machine album credits". www.lib.ru. Retrieved November 23, 2007.
^Harvard Berkman Center event, Cyber.law.harvard.edu July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed February 7, 2011.
^Snyder, Pete (February 7, 2012). "Forget the Super Bowl: Which Political Ad Was the All-Time MVP?". Ad Age. AdAge. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
^Fast Company, Most Creative People In Business In 2010, Speaker bio, Mostcreativepeople.com July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed February 7, 2011.
^Jesse Dylan, Bob Dylan's Son, Invigorates Open Source Health Care With Lybba, September 14, 2010, Acrossad.org December 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed February 7, 2011.
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Jesse Byron Dylan born January 6 1966 is an American film director and production executive He is the founder of the media production company Wondros and Lybba a non profit organization He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations 1 and TED 2 He is the son of musician Bob Dylan and former model Sara Lownds and brother of singer songwriter Jakob Dylan Jesse DylanDylan in 2010BornJesse Byron Dylan 1966 01 06 January 6 1966 age 57 New York City U S Alma materNew York UniversityYears active1973 presentSpouseSusan TraylorChildren2Parent s Bob DylanSara LowndsRelativesJakob Dylan brother Websitelybba wbr org Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Yes We Can 2 2 Other work 2 3 Lybba 2 4 Soros 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education EditDylan was born in New York City and is the eldest son of musician Bob Dylan and Sara Lownds Dylan His parents are from Jewish families His siblings include Anna Lea b July 11 1967 Samuel Isaac Abraham b July 30 1968 and Jakob Luke b December 9 1969 3 In addition his father adopted Sara s daughter from a prior marriage Maria Lownds b October 21 1961 Bob and Sara Dylan divorced when Jesse was 11 years old 4 Dylan attended New York University film school 5 Career EditDylan began his career directing music videos for clients including Tom Waits Elvis Costello Tom Petty Lita Ford Public Image Limited and Lenny Kravitz 6 Dylan is also known for providing the cover photo of Waits 1992 album Bone Machine 7 Yes We Can Edit In 2008 he directed the will i am Emmy Award winning music video Yes We Can inspired by Barack Obama s campaign for President 8 The film was created in three days and featured over 30 celebrity supporters singing then Candidate Barack Obama s New Hampshire Primary concession speech Originally posted on YouTube Yes We Can received over 26 million views just days after its release and was recognized by AdAge in 2012 as one of the most influential political ads of all time 9 Other work Edit His feature film directorial work consists of comedies such as Kicking and Screaming starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall American Wedding and How High Other feature length projects include the documentary Crips and Bloods Made in America which explores the culture of gangs and systemic violence in South Los Angeles He produced the film for director Stacy Peralta who premiered it at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Dylan also produced and directed an original television series CONversations with Ricky Jay which was built around sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay 10 Lybba Edit In 2007 Dylan launched Lybba a non profit organization focused on the open source healthcare movement The project according to Fast Company combines the latest verified medical data with social networking to allow patients and health care professionals to make informed decisions 5 The self professed goal of the project is to create an online central repository of medical information 11 Since their foundation Lybba has worked with such partners as the Collaborative Chronic Care Network C3N and Early Development Systems Initiative EDSI 12 Soros Edit In 2020 Dylan was the director and executive producer of Soros examining the personal history and public activism of George Soros the billionaire investor and philanthropist 13 Personal life EditDylan is separated from Susan Traylor with whom he has a son 14 and a daughter 15 References Edit Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations Retrieved July 14 2022 Apbspeakers com Archived March 9 2011 at the Wayback Machine Thakur P The Most Important People of the 20th Century vol 2 Artists amp Entertainers Ludhiana Pradeep Thakur amp Sons 2010 p 177 Caesar Ed September 22 2005 Bob Dylan Stories of the songs Independent Digital News amp Media Retrieved August 10 2017 a b Fast Company 100 Most Creative People In 2010 Fastcompany com Accessed February 7 2011 Public Knowledge Publicknowledge org Archived January 15 2013 at the Wayback Machine Accessed February 7 2011 Bone Machine album credits www lib ru Retrieved November 23 2007 Harvard Berkman Center event Cyber law harvard edu Archived July 19 2011 at the Wayback Machine Accessed February 7 2011 Snyder Pete February 7 2012 Forget the Super Bowl Which Political Ad Was the All Time MVP Ad Age AdAge Retrieved August 10 2017 Fast Company Most Creative People In Business In 2010 Speaker bio Mostcreativepeople com Archived July 14 2011 at the Wayback Machine Accessed February 7 2011 Jesse Dylan Bob Dylan s Son Invigorates Open Source Health Care With Lybba September 14 2010 Acrossad org Archived December 3 2010 at the Wayback Machine Accessed February 7 2011 Lybba org Archived July 26 2012 at the Wayback Machine Soros A Film by Jesse Dylan Soros A Film by Jesse Dylan Retrieved July 31 2022 Greene Andy March 25 2019 Bob Dylan s Grandson Pablo Explains Why He Went From Rap to Folk Rock Rolling Stone Retrieved June 9 2019 Welcome to California A film by Susan Traylor 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