Benny Thau, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Benny Thau

American businessman

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1898

Date of Death: 05-Jul-1983

Profession: casting director, talent agent, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Benny Thau

  • Benny Thau (born Benjamin Thau, 15 December 1898 – 5 July 1983) was an American businessman who became vice-president of the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a subsidiary of the Loew's theater chain.
  • From 1928 he was in charge of casting, in the business of discovering and developing talented performers.
  • He was known for his quiet and calming influence with often temperamental stars.
  • Towards the end of his career he was head of the studio from 1956 to 1958.

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