Irving Ashley Fein

Background

Fein, Irving Ashley was born on June 21, 1911 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Fannie (Milstein) Fein.

Education

Student, University Baltimore, Maryland, 1929. Student, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, St. Lawrence University, Brooklyn, 1936.

Career

Publicity and advertising department, Warner Brothers, New York City, 1933-1936; director exploitation and radio, West Coast studios, 1936; assistant publicity director, Samuel Goldwyn, 1941; director exploitation and radio, Columbia Pictures, Hollywood, 1942; publicity, advertising director, Amusement Enterprises, Inc., 1947; with, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., 1948-1956; director exploitation, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., Hollywood, 1950; director publicity and exploitation, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, Hollywood, 1951-1953; director public relations, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, 1953-1955; vice president sales promotion, advertising and press information, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, New York City, 1955-1956; president, J & M Prodns., Inc., Beverly Hills, California, 1956-1965; executive vice president, JAC Prodns., 1965-1975; producer, Jack Benny Programs, 1958-1974; executive vice president, J.B. Prodns. president, television Production Company.

Achievements

• Irving Fein has been listed as a noteworthy television and motion picture executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Florence Kohn, December 25, 1941 (deceased). Children: Michael Anthony, Patricia Ann, Dan Schechter (Stepson). Married Marion Shepard Schechter, June 21, 1969.