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Gary Garfinkel

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Gary Garfinkel
BornSeptember 25, 1962
DiedMay 25, 2018(2018-05-25) (aged 55)
Alma materBoston University
New York University Stern School of Business
OccupationTelevision executive

Gary Garfinkel (September 25, 1962 – May 25, 2018) was an American television executive.

Early life

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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

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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

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Garfinkel died on May 25, 2018, at the age of 55.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2012). "Showtime Names Co-Heads Of Acqusitions [sic]". Deadline. Retrieved May 30, 2018.