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Aaron "Albert" Warner was a Polish-born Jewish and American film executive who was one of the founders of Warner Bros. Studios. He established the production studio with his brothers Harry, Sam, and Jack L. Warner. He served as the studio's treasurer, until he sold his stock in 1956.
Background
Abraham "Wonsal" or "Wonskolaser",later Abraham Warner, was born in Congress Poland, and in the village "Krasnosielc", He was the son of Benjamin "Wonsal" or "Wonskolaser," a shoe maker born in Krasnosielc, and Pearl Leah Eichelbaum. He came to Baltimore, Maryland with his mother and siblings in October 1889 on the steamship Hermann from Bremen, Germany. Their father had preceded them, immigrating to Baltimore in 1888 and following his trade in shoes and shoe repair. He changed the family name to Warner, which was used thereafter. As in many Jewish immigrant families, some of the children gradually acquired anglicized versions of their Yiddish-sounding names. Abraham and Jacob were late among the c
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Albert Warner
American film executive (1884–1967)
For the South African cricket umpire, see Albert Warner (umpire).
Albert Warner | |
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| Born | Aaron Abraham Wonsal (1884-07-23)July 23, 1884 Krasnosielc, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | November 26, 1967(1967-11-26) (aged 83) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film executive Co-founder of Warner Brothers |
| Years active | 1903–1956 |
| Spouses | Bessie Krieger (m. 1908; died 1923)Bessie Siegal (m. 1925) |
| Relatives | brothers Harry, Sam, and Jack L. Warner |
Albert Warner (born Aaron Abraham Wonsal,[1] July 23, 1884[2] – November 26, 1967) was an American film executive who was one of the founders of Warner Bros. He established the production studio with his brothers Harry, Sam, and Jack L. Warner. He served as the studio's treasurer until he sold his stock in 1956.[3]
Early years
Aaron Abraham Wonsal was born in the village of Krasnosielc, Poland (t
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Albert Warner
Aaron "Albert" Warner (July 23, 1884 – November 26, 1967) was a Polish-born Jewish and American film executive who was one of the founders of Warner Bros. Studios. He established the production studio with his brothers Harry, Sam, and Jack Warner. He served as the studio's treasurer, until he sold his stock in 1956.
Early years
Abraham "Wonsal" or "Wonskolaser", later Abraham Warner, was born in Congress Poland, and in the village "Krasnosielc", He was the son of Benjamin "Wonsal" or "Wonskolaser," a shoe maker born in Krasnosielc, and Pearl Leah Eichelbaum. He came to Baltimore, Maryland with his mother and siblings in October 1889 on the steamship Hermann from Bremen, Germany. Their father had preceded them, immigrating to Baltimore in 1888 and following his trade in shoes and shoe repair. He changed the family name to Warner, which was used thereafter. As in many Jewish immigrant families, some of the children gradually acquired anglicized versions of their Yiddish-sounding names. Abraham and Jacob were late among the children to do so, becoming "Albert" an
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