Irwin Young
American businessman and film producer
About Irwin Young
Lived 1927 – 2022 (aged 94). Irwin Young was an American.
Irwin W. Young (May 30, 1927 – January 20, 2022) was an American businessman. He was the chief executive of DuArt Film Laboratories, a film processing laboratory, for over 50 years. He helped Spike Lee, Michael Moore, and Frederick Wiseman in their early careers.
In 2000, Young received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Who was Irwin Young?
American businessman and film producer
When was Irwin Young born?
Irwin Young was born on 30 May 1927 in The Bronx.
When did Irwin Young die?
Irwin Young died on 20 January 2022 in Manhattan.
What nationality was Irwin Young?
Irwin Young was American.
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