Nicholas Schenck

Business Executive

Birthday November 14, 1881

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Mar 4, 1969 (87)

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About

Film industry leader who played a significant role in the merging of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio.

Before Fame

Early in his career, he worked with Marcus Loew in the movie theater business.

Trivia

Although his career coincided with the rise of the television era, he refused to become involved with the world of TV.

Family Life

After a failed first marriage, he married Pansy Wilcox.

Associated With

He was able to attract such talents as Joan Crawford to MGM Studios.