Background
Estes, Gary R. was born on January 26, 1951 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert H. and Pearl Estes.
Estes, Gary R. was born on January 26, 1951 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert H. and Pearl Estes.
Bachelor, North Park Academy, 1972; Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1986.
Assistant to president, Trans World Prodns., Chicago, 1972-1978; producer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, Culver City, California, 1980-1982; producer, Walt Disney Prodns., Burbank, California, 1981-1982; vice president, Five Star International, Inc., Chicago, since 1982. Consultant Chicago Film Society, since 1985, Chicago Broadcast Museum, since 1986. Director Euro Broadcasting System, Copenhagen, 1986.
Board directors United States/Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Trade Center, Chicago, 1987. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1978-1980, Vietnam. Member American Film Institute, Chicago Film Council (board directors 1985-1986).
Clubs: European Association of Archaeologists (Oshkosh, Wisconsin).
Married Rita Bikowski, September 16, 1972. Children: Cary, Robert.