Gary Garfinkel (September 25, 1962 – May 25, 2018) was an American television executive.

Gary Garfinkel
BornSeptember 25, 1962
DiedMay 25, 2018(2018-05-25) (aged 55)
Alma materBoston University
New York University Stern School of Business
OccupationTelevision executive

Early life edit

Garfinkel graduated from Cinnaminson (NJ) High School in 1980 and from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in finance and the New York University Stern School of Business.[1][2]

Career edit

Garfinkel began his career at Salomon Brothers.[2] He subsequently worked for Sony Pictures Entertainment, and he joined Showtime Networks in 1993.[1][2] In 2012, he became co-head of its acquisitions department with Kent Sevener.[3]

Death edit

Garfinkel died on May 25, 2018, at the age of 55.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (May 25, 2018). "Gary Garfinkel, Co-Head of Content Acquisitions at Showtime, Dies at 55". Variety. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d O'Connell, Michael (May 25, 2018). "Longtime Showtime Exec Gary Garfinkel Dies at 55". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 27, 2012). "Showtime Names Co-Heads Of Acqusitions [sic]". Deadline. Retrieved May 30, 2018.