Marvin Minoff
Marvin Minoff | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York City, US | June 26, 1931
Died | November 11, 2009 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, US |
Resting place | Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | |
Occupation(s) | Film and TV producer |
Spouse | |
Children | 2[1] |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | (during Korean War) |
Marvin Minoff (June 26, 1931 โ November 11, 2009) was an American film and television producer best known for having produced
Biography
Minoff, the son of theatrical haberdasher Harry Minoff,[2] was originally from Brooklyn, New York.[1] He attended Abraham Lincoln High School, Syracuse University and New York University. He then enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War.[1]
Career
His career in the
In 1974,
As president of Paradine Television, Minoff also produced interviews with former Secretary of State
Minoff left David Paradine Television in the early 1980s and worked for a time as an indie producer.
Together, Minoff and Farrell produced two feature films.
Death
He died at his home in Los Angeles on November 11, 2009, at the age of 78.[1] He and his wife of 29 years, actress Bonnie Franklin,[1] had a son, Jed, and a daughter, Julie.[2]
Minoff was buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Producer Marvin Minoff dies at 78 โ Worked on Frost-Nixon TV interview specials". Variety. November 13, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Barnes, Mike (November 13, 2009). "'Nixon Interviews' producer Marvin Minoff dies". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ "Farrell & Minkoff Ink A Disney Pact". Variety. April 9, 1986. p. 22.