Samuel Goldwyn (born Szmuel Gelbfisz; Yiddish: שמואל געלבפֿיש; July 1879 – January 31, 1974) was a Polish-born American film producer and pioneer in the American film industry, who produced the United States's first major motion picture. He was best known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios. He was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (1973), the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (1947), and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1958).
Samuel Goldwyn
Polish–American film producer
Notable For
Polish–American film producer
Samuel Goldwyn's Historical Timeline
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Samuel Goldwyn dies
Samuel Goldwyn, American polish–american film producer, known for polish–american film producer, died on 1974-01-31.
Associated Historical Events
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)
death
Samuel Goldwyn dies
Samuel Goldwyn, American polish–american film producer, known for polish–american film producer, died on 1974-01-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samuel Goldwyn born?
- Samuel Goldwyn was born on 1882-01-31 (American).
- What is Samuel Goldwyn known for?
- Polish–American film producer
- What historical events involved Samuel Goldwyn?
- Samuel Goldwyn was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky, Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage, Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21).
- When did Samuel Goldwyn die?
- Samuel Goldwyn died on 1974-01-01.