Glen Mazzara
Rachel Hickman
Updated on March 12, 2026
Glen Mazzara – The Paley Center for Media Los Angeles 2012 Benefit – Arrivals – The Rooftop of the Lot, 1041 N. Formosa Avenue – West Hollywood, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos
Birth Name: Glen John Mazzara
Date of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Place of Birth: July 6, 1967
Ethnicity: Italian, Irish, Polish, English, German
Glen Mazzara is an American television producer and writer.
Glen was the son of Virginia Ann (Smith) and James T. Mazzara. Glen was raised in Queens, New York City, New York. He has said, “I’m a mutt: Italian, Irish, Polish, English, German, Vulcan.”
Glen’s paternal grandparents were Joseph Mazzara and Theresa. Joseph was born in Italy.
Glen’s maternal grandparents were John E. Smith and Stella. John was born in Rhode Island.
Sources: Obituary of Glen’s sister, Brenda Mazzara –
Marriage record of Glen’s parents –
Glen’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census –
Glen’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census –
Obituary of Glen’s mother –