Glasser was a native of Chicago.^[2] He saw his first film at a young age, which sparked an interest in filmmaking for him. Growing up, he had wanted to become a filmmaker, but had to wait until after World War II.^[3] He got his first job as a production assistant while working as a substitute teacher for Beverly Hills High School.^[3]

From then on, Glasser worked on many films, making his debut as a producer on the Three Stooges film Gold Raiders (1951).^[3] The film's director, Edward Bernds, recalled that "I should have walked out on the project. I didn't because the producer, Bernard Glasser, pleaded that he would lose everything he owned if I didn't do the picture." The film was released to negative reviews.^[4]

Glasser's other credits include Space Master X-7 (1958) and The Return of the Fly (1959). He also produced the television series Assignment Underwater (1960-1962).^[3] He also sometimes directed films, like The Sergeant Was a Lady (1961), Run Like a Thief (1968), and Triangle (1970).^[3] Eventually, he retired from the film business to go into real estate.^[2]

Glasser was a graduate of Indiana State University. In 2012, he received a distinguished alumni award from the institute.^[2]

Glasser and his wife Joan lived in Los Angeles.^[2] He died on January 2, 2014, and was survived by four children and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Richard, who died in 2010.^[5]

Life and career

Filmography

As producer

As director

As screenwriter

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