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Charles Z. Wick (October 12, 1917 – July 20, 2008) was director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) under President Ronald Reagan (1981–1989). As USIA director, Wick launched the first live global satellite television network. Wick was born Charles Zwick; he decided working in show business warranted an 'easier name'.
Jul 24, 2008 · Charles Z. Wick, whose friendship with Ronald Reagan led to his appointment as director of the United States Information Agency and gave him influence to recharge the agency with bigger...
Jul 23, 2008 · Charles Z. Wick, the controversial, long-serving director of the United States Information Agency, who raised the agency’s profile, doubled its budget and extended its ability to reach...
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Charles Wick works as a Hollywood agent at the William Morris Agency. He later starts his own agency and manages Sir Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, and other celebrities. Wick and Ralph Evinrude found United Convalescent Hospitals.
Charles Z. Wick, a close personal friend of Ronald Reagan, was appointed the director of USIA in 1981 and served until 1989, setting a record for length of service in that job. A former talent agent and film producer, he served through both of President Reagan’s terms and pioneered a more assertive image for the agency.
Charles Zwick (Charles Z. Wick), businessman and communications executive: born Cleveland, Ohio 12 October 1917; Director, United States Information Agency 1981-89; married 1947 Mary Jane...
Charles Z. Wick was director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) under President Ronald Reagan (1981–1989). As USIA director, Wick launched the first live global satellite television network.
