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Tom Kalinske

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American businessman

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Within Vinony's link graph, Tom Kalinske is referenced by 53 other articles, and connects out to Sega, YouTube and International Standard Book Number.

It sits within the topics 1944 births, American businesspeople and American businesspeople in the video game industry.

Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.

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Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Thomas Kalinske is an American businessman who has worked for Mattel, Matchbox, Sega of America and LeapFrog. At Mattel, Kalinske was credited with reviving the Barbie and Hot Wheels brands, launching Masters of the Universe, then being promoted to CEO from 1985 to 1987.

Known for

  • Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided — Self2024
  • Insert Coin — Self2020
  • Console Wars — Self2020
  • High Score — Self2020
  • Game Changers: Inside the Video Game Wars — Himself2019
  • Sonic: The Birth of an Icon — Himself2011
  • Game On! The Unauthorized History of Video Games — Himself - Former President, Sega America2006
  • World in Action1963

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Instance of
human
Given name
Tom
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Iowa
Occupation
businessperson
Position held
president
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date of birth
1944-07-17
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Tom Kalinske
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