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Lewis Robert Wasserman (March 22, 1913 – June 3, 2002) was an American businessman and talent agent, described as "the last of the legendary movie moguls" and "arguably the most powerful and influential Hollywood titan in the four decades after World War II".
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- June 3, 2002 (aged 89), Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
- Lewis Robert Wasserman, March 22, 1913, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Lew R Wasserman, arguably most powerful and influential Hollywood titan in four decades after World War II, dies at age 89; considered last of legendary movie moguls, he began as theater usher...
Mar 22, 2016 · Lew Wasserman was a powerful agent, studio executive and producer who influenced show business and politics for decades. He mentored Steven Spielberg, pioneered backend deals, TV syndication and studio sales, and hosted Kennedy at his home.
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Lew Wasserman was a powerful agent and executive in Hollywood, who represented stars like Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, and Gene Kelly. He also founded MCA and Universal Studios, and received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1979.
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- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Beverly Hills, California, USA
Jun 4, 2002 · Lew R. Wasserman, a onetime theater usher and talent agent who emerged as the most powerful mogul in post-World War II Hollywood, died Monday morning at his Beverly Hills home from...
Lew Wasserman was a powerful agent and executive in the entertainment industry, who founded MCA and Universal Studios. He represented many stars, such as Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, and Jamie Lee Curtis, and was a close friend of Ted Williams.
Mar 30, 2003 · A richly detailed portrait of Wasserman's career and the times that shaped him, it's likely to remain definitive for years to come. When Hollywood Had a King: The Reign of Lew Wasserman Who ...
