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Samuel Goldwyn (born Szmuel Gelbfisz; Yiddish: שמואל געלבפֿיש; August 27, 1882 (claimed but most likely July 1879) – January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, [1] was a Polish -born American film producer. He was best known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood. [2]
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Samuel Goldwyn, original name Schmuel Gelbfisz, also called Samuel Goldfish, (born July 1879, Warsaw, Poland, Russian Empire—died Jan. 31, 1974, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.), pioneer American filmmaker and one of Hollywood’s most prominent producers for more than 30 years.
Father of Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and Ruth Capps. Grandfather of Tony Goldwyn and John Goldwyn. In 2002 he was portrayed on Broadway in "Alan King as Mr. Goldwyn" by actor/comedian/producer Alan King. Play focuses on Goldwyn in the early 1950s when he is making Hans Christian Andersen (1952).
Samuel Goldwyn was one of the leading film producers of America. Starting his career as a salesman in a glove making company he rose to become one of the most well-known names in the history of Hollywood. The company he established along with Jesse L. Lasky and Cecil B. DeMille produced the first feature length film.
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Samuel Goldwyn was born Schmuel Gelbfisz in July 1882, in Warsaw, Poland. At a young age, Goldwyn left Warsaw and eventually made his way to Birmingham, England, living under the name of Samuel Goldfish. In 1898, he immigrated to the United States and settled in New York.
Samuel Goldwyn was the premier dream-maker of his era, and in this lavishly-praised biography, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of Lindbergh and Max Perkins: Editor of Genius offers a life story as rich with drama as anything found on the silver screen... Print length 579 pages Language English Publisher Riverhead Books
Samuel Goldwyn Films is an American film company that licenses, releases and distributes art-house, independent and foreign films. It was founded by Samuel Goldwyn Jr., the son of the Hollywood business magnate/mogul, Samuel Goldwyn. The current incarnation is a successor to The Samuel Goldwyn Company .
Samuel Goldwyn Biography, Life, Interesting Facts Producer Birthday : August 17, 1879 Died On : January 31, 1974 Also Known For : Motion Picture Birth Place : Warsaw, Poland Zodiac Sign : Aquarius Samuel Goldwynwas a producer, who was also known as Samuel Goldfish. Childhood and Early Life
Samuel Goldwyn (original surname, Goldfish) was born in Warsaw on Aug. 17, 1882, ran away from home at the age of 9, and arrived in the United States 4 years later. He learned English in night school, supporting himself as a glove salesman.
Samuel Goldwyn Jr. was born on September 7, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) and Mystic Pizza (1988). He was previously married to Patricia Strawn, Peggy Elliott and Jennifer Howard.
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Samuel Goldwyn, also known as Samuel Goldfish, was a Polish-born American film producer. He was best known for being the founding contributo... Wikipedia
- August 27, 1882, Warsaw, Poland
- January 31, 1974, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Heart failure
- Frances Howard (m 1925 - 1974), Blanche Lasky (m 1910 - 1915)
- Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
- Hannah Reban, Aaron David Gelbfisz
- Goldwyn Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Guys and Dolls, The Bishop's Wife, The Best Years of Our Lives, Wuthering Heights
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