Charles K. Feldman
Charles K. Feldman (* 26. April 1904 in New York City as Charles Gould ; † 25. May 1968 in Beverly Hills , California ) was an American film producer and agent for actors.
Life
Feldman first worked as a lawyer in Hollywood from 1928 and then worked as an agent for actors. His clients included well-known actors such as Greta Garbo and Richard Burton . In 1942 he turned to film production. Up to and including 1967 he was involved in 18 film projects.
In 1952 Feldman was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Picture category for Endstation Sehnsucht .
From 1934 to 1948 he was married to Jean Howard.
In 1968 he died of complications from pancreatic cancer . His grave can be found in Hollywood Forever Cemetery .
Filmography (selection)
- 1942: The Buccaneer (also Stahlharte Fäuste - The Spoilers )
- 1942: Pittsburgh
- 1944: Follow the Boys
- 1948: Red River
- 1948: Macbeth - The Kingslayer (Macbeth)
- 1950: The Glass Menagerie (The Glass Menagerie)
- 1951: Endstation Sehnsucht (A Streetcar Named Desire)
- 1955: 7. Year Itch (The Seven Year Itch)
- 1962: On glowing patches (Walk on the Wild Side)
- 1965: what's new, pussy? (What's New Pussycat?)
- 1967: See Venice - and inherit ... (The Honey Pot)
- 1967: Casino Royale
literature
Web links
- Charles K. Feldman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Portrait of Charles K. Feldman in: The New York Times
Individual evidence
- ^ Biographical information by Charles K. Feldman in: Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins , by Adrian Room, 2010, p. 173
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Feldman, Charles K. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gould, Charles (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American film producer and agent for actors |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 26, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 25, 1968 |
| Place of death | Beverly Hills , California , USA |