Edward Lasker

Edward Lasker (May 15, 1912 – July 11, 1997) was an American heir, film producer, and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. After graduating from college in 1933 he worked for his father's prominent Chicago advertising agency until entering the U.S. military for service during World War II in 1942. He later relocated to Los Angeles, became a film producer, went to law school in his 40s, and long served on the board of two prominent industrial and banking corporations.

Biography Lasker was one of the three children of Albert Davis Lasker and Flora (née Warner). Lasker was the owner of Lord & Thomas, a highly successful Chicago advertising agency, and the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball franchise. His sisters were Mary Lasker Block and Frances Lasker Brody. who joined him as a race horse owner. The marriage ended in divorce in 1945 and Caral wed baseball star Hank Greenberg in 1946.

In 1947, Lasker married actress Jane Greer, with whom he had three children: Alex and Lawrence Lasker (both screenwriters and producers) and two time Grammy Award winner Steven Lasker. In 1963, Lasker married Cynthia Stone Palmer.

Lasker died in Los Angeles on July 11, 1997, aged 85.