Paul Kohner

Paul Kohner
Born(1902-05-29)May 29, 1902
Teplitz-Schönau, Austria-Hungary
DiedMarch 16, 1988(1988-03-16) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
CitizenshipAustria-Hungary, American[1][2]
Occupation(s)Producer
Talent agent
Years active1927–1988
Spouse
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(m. 1932)​
PartnerMary Philbin (1923–1927)
Children2, including Susan Kohner
RelativesFrederick Kohner (brother)
Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman (niece)
John Weitz (son-in-law)
Paul Weitz (grandson)
Chris Weitz (grandson)

Paul Kohner (May 29, 1902 – March 16, 1988)[3] was an Austrian-American talent agent and producer who managed the careers of many stars and others—like Ingrid Bergman, Maurice Chevalier, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, John Huston, Liv Ullmann and Billy Wilder—of the golden age of Hollywood, especially those who came from Europe before World War II.[4] He was married to the Mexican-American actress, Lupita Tovar. His brother was Frederick Kohner, a novelist and screenwriter, his daughter was the actress Susan Kohner.[5] His grandsons are the filmmakers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.[6][7]

  1. ^ "Paul Kohner - California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index (1 of 2)". FamilySearch. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Paul Kohner - California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index (2 of 2)". FamilySearch. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Paul Kohner - United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  4. ^ Muir, Frederick M. (18 March 1988). "Paul Kohner, 85; Agent to Legendary Hollywood Stars". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  5. ^ Yarrow, Andrew (19 March 1988). "Paul Kohner, Hollywood Agent And Film Producer, Is Dead at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  6. ^ Holson, Laura M. (6 August 2015). "The Weitz Brothers Help Each Other Through Hollywood Hits and Misses". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  7. ^ Malanowski, Jamie (19 May 2002). "Film; Filmmaking as a Family Affair". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 September 2015.