Jesse L. Lasky
American film producer and co-founder of Paramount Pictures (1880–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jesse Louis Lasky (September 13, 1880 – January 13, 1958) was an American pioneer motion picture producer[1] who was a key founder of what was to become Paramount Pictures, and father of screenwriter Jesse L. Lasky Jr.
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Born | Jesse Louis Lasky (1880-09-13)September 13, 1880 |
Died | January 13, 1958(1958-01-13) (aged 77) |
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
Occupation | Film producer |
Spouse | Bessie Mona Ginsberg |
Children | 3, including Jesse Jr. and Betty |
Relatives | Samuel Goldwyn (former brother-in-law), Mervyn LeRoy (cousin) |
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