Arnold Picker
Arnold M. Picker | |
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Born | September 29, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1989 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 76)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Movie executive and politician |
Spouse |
Ruth Cohen (m. 1957) |
Children | 2 |
Family | David Picker (nephew) |
Arnold M. Picker (September 29, 1913 – October 11, 1989) was a United States film industry executive, mayor of Golden Beach, Florida and the number one enemy on Richard Nixon's list of targets.
Early life and education
Picker was born in
Career
Picker began his career by following in his father's footsteps. In 1935, he started with Columbia Pictures, where his father had been an executive, and later became head of international distribution. He then joined United Artists where his nephew, future UA president David worked, and in 1961 he was made an executive vice president in charge of all production.[3][4] His brother Eugene joined UA the same year.[4][3] His motion picture career ended and political career began when President Lyndon B. Johnson named him to the International Commission on Education and Cultural Affairs.
In 1972, Picker served as the finance chairman of Senator
Although his career in the motion picture industry ended in the 1960s, Picker continued to be an active force in the field. He helped establish the Washington-based American Film Institute. He later served as chairman of the board of the National Center for Jewish Film. The center at Brandeis University is dedicated to restoring Yiddish film classics. He also helped found the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center based at Florida International University.
Death
In 1957, he married Ruth Cohen; they had two daughters, Carol Picker Frank and Phyllis Picker Dessner.[1] Picker died of pneumonia at New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Fowler, Glenn (October 11, 1989). "Arnold M. Picker Is Dead at 76; Film Executive Was Fund-Raiser". The New York Times.
- ^ "Select List Of Personna Non Grata". Jewish Post (Indianapolis). July 6, 1973.
- ^ a b "Picker's Exex at UA; Pleskow Top; Senior Veepcy Velde, Chaseman, Goldberg, Bernstein, And Bos". Variety. December 6, 1972. p. 3.
- ^ Quigley Publishing Company. p. 212.
- ^ ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ "Nixon's Enemies List, from Senate Watergate Committee". www.colorado.edu. Retrieved May 2, 2017.