Background
Purdy, Frazier Rodney was born on October 31, 1929 in New York City. Son of Harris Levitt and Mary Irene (Long) Purdy.
Purdy, Frazier Rodney was born on October 31, 1929 in New York City. Son of Harris Levitt and Mary Irene (Long) Purdy.
Graduated from the high school, Westport, Connecticut.
Studio artist, Lennen & Mitchell, New York City, 1952-1953; assistant art director, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1954-1957; art director, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1957-1966; art supervisor, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1966-1970; vice president, associate creative director, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1970-1973; manager copy department, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1973-1975; senior vice president, creative director New York division, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1975-1979; executive vice president, creative director United States of America division, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1979-1984; executive creative director, executive vice president, Young & Rubicam Worldwide, New York City, 1984-1991; consultant, Young & Rubicam Inc., New York City, since 1991. Speaker in field.
Sergeant United States Army, 1948-1950. Member American Association Advertising Agilysys (committee 1975-1985).
Married Joan Wolverton Smith, April 11, 1953 (divorced August 1979). Children: Mark C., Kevin B., Christopher P. Married Susan Soroko, September 23, 1979.