About George W. George
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 87). George W. George was an American film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor and producer.
George Warren George (né Goldberg; February 8, 1920 – November 7, 2007) was an American theater, Broadway and film producer. His credits included the film My Dinner with Andre and several hit Broadway productions.
Early life
George Warren Goldberg was born in Manhattan on February 8, 1920.
George made his film-producing debut with the 1957 documentary The James Dean Story, which was directed and produced by Robert Altman.
George's best-known film was My Dinner With Andre, which was released in 1981. George co-produced the film with Beverly Karp.
George had a daughter Jennifer, born in 1959, who was formerly married to singer/songwriter Marc Cohn. Jennifer George serves as current Legacy Director for the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Rube Goldberg, Inc. The organization hosts the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, which began in 1949 at Purdue University, and is based on Goldberg's "invention" cartoons.
Death George W. George died of Parkinson's disease in Manhattan on November 7, 2007. He was 87 years old.
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Who was George W. George?
American producer (1920-2007)
When was George W. George born?
George W. George was born on 8 February 1920 in Manhattan.
When did George W. George die?
George W. George died on 7 November 2007 in Manhattan.
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George W. George was a film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor and producer.
What nationality was George W. George?
George W. George was American.
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