Background
Messer, Burton was born on May 16, 1943 in New York City. Son of Harry and Esther (Sherman) Messer.
Messer, Burton was born on May 16, 1943 in New York City. Son of Harry and Esther (Sherman) Messer.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1965; Master of Business Administration, University of California at Los Angeles, 1975.
Assistant contractor, 20th Century Fox, New York City and Los Angeles, 1968-1976; vice president worldwide marketing administration, 20th Century Fox, Los Angeles, 1980-1987; vice president marketing administration, Columbia Pictures, Los Angeles, 1976-1980; vice president, contractor, New World Video, Los Angeles, 1988-1989; senior vice president finance and administration, Western International Media, Los Angeles, since 1988.
Member B'nai B'rith (president Woodland Hills, California chapter 1978), Motion Picture Academy Arts and Sciences.
Married Helene Kerber June 4, 1966. Children: Gregory, Matthew.