Background
Wagner, Alan Cyril was born on October 1, 1931 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Isabelle (Chanson) Wagner.
educator consultant film producer
Wagner, Alan Cyril was born on October 1, 1931 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Isabelle (Chanson) Wagner.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1951. Master of Arts in English, Columbia University, 1952.
Manager network programs, Benton & Bowles, Inc., New York City, 1957-1961; director program development, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1961-1968; vice president program development, Columbia Broadcasting System, Hollywood, California, 1968-1973; vice president program planning and development, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1973-1975; vice president nighttime programs, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1975-1978; vice president programs, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1978-1982; president, chief Executive officer, The Disney Channel, New York City, 1982-1983; president, chief Executive officer, Alan Wagner Prodns., Inc., New York City, since 1983; executive vice president feature and television development and production, Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment Corporation, New York City, 1985-1990; president, Boardwalk Entertainment, New York City, 1990-1997; chairman, Boardwalk Entertainment, New York City, since 1997. Adjunct associate professor visual arts New York University, 1993-1998.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1953-1957. Member NATAS, International Radio and television Society, Academy Cable Programming, British Academy Film and television Arts, Columbia University Alumni Association, British Academy Filmand television Arts.
Married Martha Celia Dreyfus, March 11, 1956. Children: David Mark, Susan Jill, Elizabeth Celia.