Gary Garfinkel
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Born | September 25, 1962 |
Died | May 25, 2018 | (aged 55)
Alma mater | Boston University New York University Stern School of Business |
Occupation | Television executive |
Gary Garfinkel (September 25, 1962 – May 25, 2018) was an American television executive.
Early life
[edit]Garfinkel graduated from Cinnaminson (NJ) High School in 1980 and from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in finance and the New York University Stern School of Business.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Garfinkel began his career at Salomon Brothers.[2] He subsequently worked for Sony Pictures Entertainment, and he joined Showtime Networks in 1993.[1][2] In 2012, he became co-head of its acquisitions department with Kent Sevener.[3]
Death
[edit]Garfinkel died on May 25, 2018, at the age of 55.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (May 25, 2018). "Gary Garfinkel, Co-Head of Content Acquisitions at Showtime, Dies at 55". Variety. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d O'Connell, Michael (May 25, 2018). "Longtime Showtime Exec Gary Garfinkel Dies at 55". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2012). "Showtime Names Co-Heads Of Acqusitions [sic]". Deadline. Retrieved May 30, 2018.