Harry Warner

Harry Warner
Warner c. 1919
Born
Hirsz Mojżesz Wonsal

(1881-12-12)December 12, 1881
DiedJuly 25, 1958(1958-07-25) (aged 76)
Resting placeHome of Peace Cemetery, East Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Film executive
Co-founder of Warner Bros.
Years active1903–1956
SpouseRea Levinson
Children3 including Sam's adopted daughter
Relativesbrothers Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner

Harry Morris Warner (born Hirsz Mojżesz Wonsal;[1] December 12, 1881 – July 25, 1958) was an American studio executive, one of the founders of Warner Bros., and a major contributor to the development of the film industry. Along with his three younger brothers (Albert, Sam and Jack), Warner played a crucial role in the film business and establishing Warner Bros., serving as the company president until 1956.[2]

  1. ^ "Wielcy Polacy - Warner Bros czyli bracia Warner: Aaron (Albert), Szmul (Sam) i Hirsz (Harry) Wonsal oraz Jack (Itzhak) Wonsal - Białczyński". April 22, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  2. ^ Thomas, Bob (1990). Clown Prince of Hollywood: The Antic Life and Times of Jack L. Warner. McGraw-Hill. p. 226. ISBN 0-07-064259-1.