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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Eric Pleskow (born Erich Pleskoff; April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2019) was an Austrian-born American film producer and executive. He became President of United Artists in 1973 where he went on to win three Oscars. From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists | Eric Pleskow (born Erich Pleskoff; April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2019) was an Austrian-born American film producer and executive. He became President of United Artists in 1973 where he went on to win three Oscars. From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists. Eric worked as a motion picture film editor. Born Erich Pleskoff in Vienna, he was the son of Jewish merchants. He became chairman but resigned July 1, 1992. Their greatest successes under his management were Amadeus (1984), Platoon (1986), Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) which all won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also greenlit Little Man Tate (1990) and The Addams Family. Pleskow died on October 1, 2019, in Westport, Connecticut, at the age of 95. | ||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
Revision as of 03:04, 1 September 2026
| Eric R. Pleskow | |
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| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Erich Pleskoff |
| Born | 24 April 1924 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 1 October 2019 Westport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nativity | Austria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Known for | President of United Artists and Orion Pictures |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 32899187 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Rank at Ritchie | Private First Class |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 27 (5 February – 5 April 1945) |
| Section | 5A |
| Enlisted | New York City, New York |
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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. In his later career, he served as president of the Vienna International Film Festival from 1998 until his death.
Biography
Eric Pleskow (born Erich Pleskoff; April 24, 1924 – October 1, 2019) was an Austrian-born American film producer and executive. He became President of United Artists in 1973 where he went on to win three Oscars. From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists. Eric worked as a motion picture film editor. Born Erich Pleskoff in Vienna, he was the son of Jewish merchants. He became chairman but resigned July 1, 1992. Their greatest successes under his management were Amadeus (1984), Platoon (1986), Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) which all won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also greenlit Little Man Tate (1990) and The Addams Family. Pleskow died on October 1, 2019, in Westport, Connecticut, at the age of 95.
Research notes
- Made film for Army
- https:/S6727/www.youtube.com/watch?v=knzP_N-ZvbQ
- Film producer; President, United Artists; three Oscar awards
- Portrait and summary from Notable Ritchie Boys slides (source).
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 95 |
| Nara ASN | 32899187 |
| Nara Name | PLESKOW ERIC R |
| Nara State | 23 |
| Nara County | 61 |
| Nara POE | 2364 |
| Nara DOE | 290443 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N2 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 24 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 5 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 6 |
| Nara Marital Status | 1 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 66 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 122 |
| Class_ASN | 32899187 |
| Class_Name | PLESKOW, Eric R. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 16 November 1943 — Became naturalized citizen (No.
- 27.
- 3. Were you assigned to a Division or CIC Detachment? [No].
- Assigned to Intelligence Warfare Division under General McClure; also the Psychological Warfare Division. Main assignment was to open Bavaria Film studios in Munich under Col. Bernard McMann/McMahon (?).
Sources
- Wikipedia: Eric Pleskow
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Eric R. Pleskow for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Pleskow, Eric R. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: ERIC PLESKOW.doc)