1906 - 1998
Lew Grade British Business
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British Business Professional Lew Grade was born Lovat Winogradsky on 25th December, 1906 in Tokmak, Ukraine and passed away on 14th Dec 1998 London, England, UK aged 91. He is most remembered for ATV and ITC productions. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Lew Grade is a member of the following lists: 1998 deaths, 20th-century English people and English film producers.
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Details
First Name |
Lew
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Last Name |
Grade
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Full Name at Birth |
Lovat Winogradsky
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Birthday |
25th December, 1906
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Birthplace |
Tokmak, Ukraine
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Died |
14th December, 1998
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Place of Death |
London, England, UK
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Cause of Death |
Heart failure
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Buried |
Liberal Jewish Cemetery, Willesden, Greater London, England
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Bald
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Jewish
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
British
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Occupation Text |
Media proprietor Impresario Talent agent Former professional dancer
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Occupation |
Business
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Claim to Fame |
ATV and ITC productions
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Year(s) Active |
1926–mid-1990s, 1926 to mid-1990s, 1926-1998
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Brand Endorsement |
Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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Favorite Accessories |
Cigars
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Lew Grade, Baron Grade, OStJ, KC*SS (25 December 1906 – 13 December 1998), born Louis Winogradsky, was a British media proprietor and impresario. Originally a dancer, and later a talent agent, Grade's interest in television production began in 1954 when, in partnership, he successfully bid for franchises in the newly created ITV network, which led to the creation of Associated Television (ATV). Having worked for a time in the United States, he was aware of the potential for the sale of television programming to American networks. The Incorporated Television Company (ITC; commonly known as ITC Entertainment) was formed with this specific objective in mind. Grade had some success in this field with such series as Gerry Anderson's various Supermarionation series such as Thunderbirds, Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner, and Jim Henson's The Muppet Show. Later, Grade invested in film production, but several expensive box office failures caused him to lose control of ITC, and ultimately resulted in the disestablishment of ATV after it lost its ITV franchise.