Jacob Leonard Warner (1892 - 1978) MP

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Birthplace: London, ON, Canada
Death: Died in Hollywood, CA, USA
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About Jacob Leonard Warner

Jack Leonard "J.L." Warner (born Jacob Warner) was the president and driving force behind the successful development of Warner Bros. Studios. Warner's 45-year career was lengthier than that of any other traditional Hollywood studio mogul.

As co-head of production at Warner Bros. Studios, he worked with his brother, Sam Warner, to procure the technology for the film industry's first talking picture. After Sam's death, Jack clashed with his surviving older brothers, Harry and Albert Warner. He assumed exclusive control of the film production company in the 1950s, when he secretly purchased his brothers' shares in the business after convincing them to participate in a joint sale of stocks.

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Jack "J.L." Warner's Timeline

1892
August 2, 1892
London, ON, Canada
1916
March 27, 1916
Age 23
1916
Age 23
1935
1935
Age 42
1936
1936
Age 43
1978
September 9, 1978
Age 86
Hollywood, CA, USA
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