Barney Balaban | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 8, 1887 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | March 7, 1971 (age 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | President of Paramount Pictures |
| Spouse |
Tillie Urkov (m. 1929) |
| Children | Judith Rose Balaban Leonard "Red" Balaban Burt Balaban |
| Family | A. J. Balaban (brother) Max Balaban (brother) Elmer Balaban (brother) Bob Balaban (nephew) Jay Kanter (former son-in-law) Anthony Franciosa (former son-in-law) Don Quine (former son-in-law) |
Barney Balaban (June 8, 1887 – March 7, 1971) was an American film executive and innovator in the film industry who was president of Paramount Pictures from 1936 to 1964, and honorary chairman until his death.[1]