Frank Mancuso Sr. dies at 93 after leading Paramount and MGM
Frank Mancuso Sr., former head of Paramount and MGM/UA, died on October 1 at his home in Los Angeles from cancer complications.
Early career and rise
He began working as a theater usher and film buyer in Buffalo before moving to Los Angeles. Mancuso spent nearly three decades with Paramount Pictures, eventually becoming chairman and CEO of the studio.
Leadership at MGM/UA
After leaving Paramount, he chaired MGM/UA and helped engineer its sale for 1.3 billion dollars in 1996. Andy Garcia called him a beacon of class and an example of warmth within the industry.
Family and survivors
His son, Frank Mancuso Jr., produced several films including Friday the 13th and Species while working with his father. The family released a statement confirming his death and sharing details about his life.
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- Variety
- The Hollywood Reporter
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