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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. | |||
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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. | |||
Following a protest from Transamerica Corporation, Pleskow co-founded and later ran Orion Pictures in 1978 through 1991. | |||
From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists. In his later career, he served as president of the Vienna International Film Festival from 1998 until his death. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Pleskow Wikipedia: Eric Pleskow] | |||
* Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file | * Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file | ||
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
Revision as of 04:51, 24 August 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 | 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.
Following a protest from Transamerica Corporation, Pleskow co-founded and later ran Orion Pictures in 1978 through 1991.
From 1973 through 1978, Pleskow was president of United Artists. In his later career, he served as president of the Vienna International Film Festival from 1998 until his death.
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).
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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 |
Sources
- Wikipedia: Eric Pleskow
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)