William S. Paley
American television executive (1901–1990)
Died aged 89LibraUnited States
Biography
William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) was an American businessman, primarily involved in the media, and best known as the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- CBS
- Museum of Modern Art
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Barbara CushingDorothy Hart
- Children
- Hilary Paley
Awards & honours (3)
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Trustees Award
- Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
Quick answers about William S. Paley
- How old was William S. Paley?
- William S. Paley died on October 26, 1990 at the age of 89.
- When is William S. Paley's birthday?
- William S. Paley was born on September 28, 1901.
- Where was William S. Paley born?
- William S. Paley was born in Chicago.
- What is William S. Paley's zodiac sign?
- William S. Paley's zodiac sign is Libra.
- What is William S. Paley's nationality?
- William S. Paley is a citizen of United States.
- What does William S. Paley do?
- William S. Paley is known as journalist, businessperson, art collector, trustee.
- Who has William S. Paley been married to?
- According to Wikidata, William S. Paley's spouses include Barbara Cushing, Dorothy Hart.
- How many children did William S. Paley have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of William S. Paley.
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