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Eric Pleskow (born Erich Pleskoff; April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2019) was an Austrian-born American film producer and executive. From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists. Following a protest from Transamerica Corporation, Pleskow co-founded and later ran Orion Pictures in 1978 through 1991.
Hollywood mogul Eric Pleskow was back in town on Feb. 26 at the invitation of Mayor Michael Häupl to accept the mantle of Honorary Citizen of Vienna at a special ceremony in the Rathaus. It was a remarkable occasion, no matter how you looked at it – a celebration of film and forgiveness, of a man and a city, who had finally found each other ...
ERIC PLESKOW (1924-2019) In deep sorrow we announce the death of our dear President Eric Pleskow, who passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. His death is a great loss for all of us. Eric had a fulfilled and long life and we appreciated him as a longtime friend and companion of our festival.
Apr 28, 2024 · On April 24, 2024, at the Metro Kinokulturhaus and in cooperation with the Filmarchiv Austria and the Viennale, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Pleskow, the legendary Austrian producer naturalised in the USA and winner (also) of numerous Academy Awards, was celebrated.
Eric Pleskow (April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2019) was an Austrian-born American movie producer. He was President of the movie studios United Artists and Orion Pictures. He was born in Vienna.
Oct 4, 2019 · ( JTA) — Eric Pleskow, who escaped the Nazis to become a film executive whose movies won the Academy Award for best picture seven times, has died. He was 95.
Oct 1, 2019 · Eric Pleskow, Exec at United Artists, Orion Involved With Best Picture Winners, Dies at 95. Eric Pleskow, who was a key management player in United Artists and Orion Pictures over a 30-year...
