Eric Pleskow | |
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.jpg) Pleskow in 1978 | |
| Born | Erich Pleskoff April 24, 1924 |
| Died | October 1, 2019 (aged 95) |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, executive |
| Known for | President of United Artists and Orion Pictures |
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.