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Joseph M. Schenck

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Also known as Joseph Michael Schenck, Joe Schenck, Joseph Schenck

American film studio executive (1878-1961)

Film & TV

Yaroslav, Russian Empire

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Michael Schenck (/ˈskɛŋk/; December 25, 1876 – October 22, 1961) was a Russian-born American film studio executive. Schenck was born to a Jewish family in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. He and his family – including younger brother Nicholas – emigrated to New York City in July 1892 under the name Ossip Schenker. Recognizing the potential, in…

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Instance of
human
Given name
Joseph
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Rybinsk
Place of death
Los Angeles
Occupation
film producer
Languages spoken
English language
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Adolph Zukor anniversary 1936.JPG
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date of birth
1878-12-25
date of death
1961-10-22
Commons category
Joseph M. Schenck
name in native language
Joseph Michael Schenck
cause of death
stroke
ethnic group
Jewish people
manner of death
natural causes
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