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Lew Wasserman was an American talent agent and studio executive who was one of the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry from the 1950s to the 1990s. He was the founder and chairman of MCA Inc., which later became Universal Studios. Wasserman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 22, 1913, to Jewish immigrants from Russia. He began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1930s, working as a talent agent for the Music Corporation of America (MCA). He quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became the president of MCA in 1946. In the 1950s, Wasserman began to expand MCA's business into television and film production. He was instrumental in the development of Universal Studios, which became one of the most successful movie studios in Hollywood. He also helped to create the modern talent agency system, which revolutionized the way actors and other entertainers were represented. Throughout his career, Wasserman was known for his shrewd business acumen and his ability to make deals. He was also known for his philanthropy, donating millions of dollars to various charities and causes. Lew Wasserman died on June 3, 2002, at the age of 89. He was survived by his wife, Edie, and their two children. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.
| Popular As | Louis Robert Wasserman |
| Occupation | executive |
| Age | 89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 22 March, 1913 |
| Birthday | 22 March |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Date of death | 3 June, 2002 |
| Died Place | Beverly Hills, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Lew Wasserman Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Lew Wasserman's Wife?
His wife is Edie Wasserman (5 July 1936 - 3 June 2002) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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| Wife | Edie Wasserman (5 July 1936 - 3 June 2002) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Lew Wasserman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lew Wasserman worth at the age of 89 years old? Lew Wasserman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Executive. He is from USA. We have estimatedLew Wasserman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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| Source of Income | Executive |
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Received a star on Hollywod Blvd. October 5th 2007. The star is located right outside the box-office of Chinese Theatre.
Chairman and CEO of MCA (Music Corporation of America), the parent of Universal Studios, until 1990 when it was sold to Matsushita for $6.6 billion. Wasserman made an estimated $350 million from the sale, and was retained as a manager. When Seagram bought MCA in 1995, he retired from management, but remained on the board of directors until 1998.
Among the 700 friends who attended the Wassermans' 50th wedding anniversary celebration in 1986 were Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Charlton Heston, Carol Burnett, Audrey Hepburn, Lady Bird Johnson, several former U.S. ambassadors and California's two senators.
After MCA bought Universal Studios, federal regulators forced Wasserman to dissolve MCA's agency wing because it was representing performers as their agent while its production company was hiring them; this violated anti-trust laws. [1962]
Paid $55,000 for the 1946 Best Supporting Actor Oscar awarded to Harold Russell for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Lew Wasserman was born on March 22, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA as Louis Robert Wasserman. He was married to Edie Wasserman.
