Leslie Grade | |
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 Grade in 1969 | |
| Born | Laszlo Winogradsky 3 June 1916 London, England |
| Died | 15 October 1979 (aged 63) |
| Occupation | Talent agent |
| Board member of | Grade Organisation (1943–66) Leyton Orient F.C. |
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| Children | 4, including Michael |
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Leslie Grade (3 June 1916 – 15 October 1979), born Laszlo (or Lazarus) Winogradsky, was a British theatrical talent agent.[1] In 1943, he co-founded the Grade Organisation (also known as Lew and Leslie Grade Ltd) with his elder brother, the impresario and producer Lew Grade (1906–98). During the 1940s, the company became the UK's most successful light entertainment talent agency.[2]
- ^ Halstead, Richard (2 February 1997). "Making of the Grades: Profile: The Grade Dynasty". The Independent. Independent Print Ltd. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ Bevan, Ian (2002). Chambers, Colin (ed.). The Continuum Companion to Twentieth-Century Theatre. London and New York City: Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 326. ISBN 978-1-847140012.