Alan Hirschfield
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Alan James Hirschfield (October 10, 1935 – January 15, 2015) was an American film studio executive and philanthropist. Hirschfield served as the CEO of Columbia Pictures from 1973 to 1978 and the chairman of 20th Century Fox from 1982 until 1986.[1][2][3] Outside of the film industry, Hirschfield helped Clive Davis establish Arista Records in the 1970s.[1][2]
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Born | Alan James Hirschfield October 10, 1935 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 2015(2015-01-15) (aged 79) Wilson, Wyoming, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma (BA) Harvard University (MA) |
Occupation | Media executive |
Known for | CEO of Columbia Pictures Chairman of 20th Century Fox |
Spouse | Berte Schindelheim |
Children | 3 |
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