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About Lew Wasserman
As an arts talent agent whose career ran through several decades, Lew Wasserman is remembered for his massive influence on the American film industry.
Family
He was born to Russian parents who migrated to America. He had a daughter with his Jewish wife, Edith Beckerman.
Contributions
After a minor job as an usher in a Cleveland theatre, Wasserman entered Hollywood as a booking agent for Jule Stein’s Music Corporation of America (MCA) where he was credited with the “star system” and improving existing “film packaging” practices where artists were shared across production firms.
In 1962, he bought Universal Studios and Decca Records and merged them with MCA. He also created the Universal CityWalk in 1993, and served as agent for Ronald Reagan (later US President from 1981 to 1989) who won the presidency of Screen Actors Guild.
Honors
He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 1995. A statue of him was also erected at the Universal Studios in Florida.
Trivia
Lew Wasserman had an estimated $350 million from the sale of MCA.
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F.A.Q. about Lew Wasserman
When is his birthday?
Lew Wasserman's birthday is on March 22, 1913.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lew's birthday is in 339 days
How old was Lew when he died?
He was 89 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 3, 2002.
How old would he be today?
Lew Wasserman would be 111 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Lew from?
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S..