Irving Thalberg
Film producer and screenwriter
Born
May 30th, 1899
125 years ago
Died
September 14th, 1936
88 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential figure in early Hollywood, played a key role in the development of the studio system. Worked at Universal Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Contributed to the creation of classic films such as 'The Good Earth' and 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. Renowned for the protégé model, nurturing young talent in the industry. Awarded two Academy Awards for Best Picture.
Produced 'The Good Earth'
Produced 'Mutiny on the Bounty'
Won two Academy Awards for Best Picture
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