Background
Cooney, George Kevin was born on February 12, 1934 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Francis and Ethel (Johnson) Cooney.
television production company executive
Cooney, George Kevin was born on February 12, 1934 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Francis and Ethel (Johnson) Cooney.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Fordham University, 1956.
Executive vice president Rochelle Building Maintenance Company, New Rochelle, New York, 1958-1965. Sales manager EUE/Screen Gems, New York City, 1964-1972. Executive vice president, general manager EUE/Screen Gems division Columbia Pictures, 1972-1982.
Chief executive officer EUE/Screen Gems, Ltd., since 1982.
Chairman, executive committee New York Medical College, Valhall, 1978. Trustee, chairman executive committee Flower Hospital, New York City, 1977. Trustee, board directors Will Rogers Foundation, Mamaroneck, New York, 1980.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1957-1958. Member Film Advisory and Promotion Committees, Film Producers Association (president 1970-1978), Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Save Amateur Sports (board directors since 1980) Clubs: Friars, Bronxville Field (New York ).
Married Cynthia Rose Heitel, March 12, 1935. Children– Jeffrey, Sharon, Christopher, John.