Fred Benninger

Background

Benninger, Fred was born in 1917 in Gunsburg, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1928.

Education

Graduate, New York University, 1937. Graduate, University Southern California, 1941.

Career

Executive vice president, general manager Flying Tiger Line, 1946—1967. President International Leisure Company, 1967—1971. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, 1971—1982.

Chairman Western Airlines, 1972—1978. President Tracinda Corporation, 1982—1986. Chairman board, Chief Executive Officer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Grand Inc., Beverly Hills, California, 1986—1991.

Member board directors, executive committee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Communications Company.

Achievements

• Fred Benninger has been listed as a noteworthy communications company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Esther Benninger. 2 children.

Spouse:

Esther Benninger