Michael Balcon

(1896-1977)

English film producer

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Sir Michael Elias Balcon (19 May 1896 – 17 October 1977) was an English film producer known for his leadership of Ealing Studios in west London from 1938 to 1956. Under his direction, the studio became one of the most important British film studios of the day. In an industry short of Hollywood-style moguls, Balcon emerged as a key figure, and an obdurately British one too, in his benevolent, somewhat headmasterly approach to the running of a creative organization. He is known for his leadership, and his guidance of young Alfred Hitchcock.

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Born	Michael Elias Balcon 19 May 1896 Birmingham, England, UK
Died	17 October 1977 (aged 81) Hartfield, Sussex, England, UK
Zodiac	Taurus
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Aileen Freda Leatherman - · · m. 1924 info edit

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Jonathan info 1st child with Aileen Freda Leatherman Male b. 1931 · Age: 94 · 1931- · Celebrity Baby

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Jill Angela Henrietta info 2nd child with Aileen Freda Leatherman Female b. 3 Jan 1935 · Age: 90 · 1935- · Celebrity Baby

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