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Liz Goldwyn (granddaughter) Samuel Goldwyn ( / ˈɡoʊldwɪn /; 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 ...
- 1917–1959
- January 31, 1974 (aged 91), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- 2, including Samuel Jr.
Samuel Goldwyn (born July 1879, Warsaw, Poland, Russian Empire—died Jan. 31, 1974, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.) was a pioneer American filmmaker and one of Hollywood’s most prominent producers for more than 30 years. Orphaned as a child, Goldwyn emigrated first to London and eventually to a small town in New York state, where he worked in a ...
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Samuel Goldwyn was a Polish-born American film producer who founded several studios and made many classic films. He was known for his ambition, temper, publicity and "Goldwyn touch".
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Producer, Additional Crew, Actor
Jan 31, 2015 · Samuel Goldwyn Jr. continued his father’s legacy and also entered the industry as a film producer, founding the independent film company Samuel Goldwyn Films in 1990. He died on Jan. 9, 2015 of ...
May 21, 2018 · Samuel Goldwyn was a Polish-born American film producer who founded several studios and won multiple awards. He produced classics such as Greed, Wuthering Heights, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Porgy and Bess.
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Jul 17, 2005 · Learn about the life and career of Sam Goldwyn, a Polish immigrant who became a Hollywood legend and a pioneer of the American movie industry. Explore his achievements, collaborations, relationships, and legacy through his films and awards.
Jul 17, 2005 · Timeline. July 17, 2005. Samuel Goldwyn claimed to have been born on August 27, 1882 in Warsaw, Poland but in truth Schmuel Gelbfisz was born in July 1879. 1882. Sixteen-year-old Schmuel Gelbfisz ...