Gene Lester

Background

Lester, Gene was born on July 18, 1910 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry William and Rebecca (Albaum) Dephoure.

Career

Radio baritone, Capitol Theater, New York City, 1934-1936; freelance photojournalist celebrity books, New York City and Hollywood, California, 1937-1965; freelance film producer television specialists, documentaries, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Columbia Broadcasting System, Hollywood, since 1965.

Achievements

• Gene Lester has been listed as a noteworthy producer, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1942-1943. Member Directors Guild American, American Society Camera Collectors (president since 1977).

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, archaeology, music.

Connections

Married Gloria LeVinge. Children: Gloria Gene, Nathalie Eileen.

Father:

Henry William Dephoure

Mother:

Rebecca (Albaum) Dephoure

Spouse:

Gloria LeVinge

child:

Gloria Gene Lester

child:

Nathalie Eileen Lester