Barney Balaban
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Barney Balaban (June 8, 1887 – March 7, 1971) was an American film executive who was the president of Paramount Pictures from 1936 to 1964 and an innovator in the cinema industry.
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Barney Balaban | |
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Born | June 8, 1887 |
Died | March 7, 1971 (age 83) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | President of Paramount Pictures |
Spouse |
Tillie Urkov (m. 1929) |
Children | Judith Rose Balaban Leonard "Red" Balaban Burt Balaban |
Family | A. J. Balaban (brother) Max Balaban (brother) Elmer Balaban (brother) Bob Balaban (nephew) Jay Kanter (former son-in-law) Anthony Franciosa (former son-in-law) Don Quine (former son-in-law) |
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