Elmer Balaban
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Elmer Balaban (May 1, 1909 – November 2, 2001)[1] was an American theater owner and early cable television provider.
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Elmer Balaban | |
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Born | (1909-05-01)May 1, 1909 |
Died | November 2, 2001(2001-11-02) (aged 92) |
Nationality | American |
Education | B.A. University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation(s) | Theater owner Cable television executive |
Known for | Founder of H & E Corporation Founder of Plains Television |
Spouse(s) | Elenore Pottasch (m. 19??; died 1987) |
Children | 3, including Bob Balaban |
Family | Barney Balaban (brother) A. J. Balaban (brother) Burt Balaban (nephew) Judith Rose Balaban (niece) Leonard "Red" Balaban (nephew) |
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