Elmer Balaban | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1909 |
| Died | November 2, 2001 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Theater owner Cable television executive |
| Known for | Founder of H & E Corporation Founder of Plains Television |
| Spouse(s) | Elenore Pottasch (m. 19??; died 1987) |
| Children | 3, including Bob Balaban |
| Family | Barney Balaban (brother) A. J. Balaban (brother) Burt Balaban (nephew) Judith Rose Balaban (niece) Leonard "Red" Balaban (nephew) |
Elmer Balaban (May 1, 1909 – November 2, 2001)[1] was an American theater owner and early cable television provider.