Irwin Parnes, American impressario. Recipient Mankind award American Council of United Nations, Andre Malraux Gold medal Cultural Ministry of France, numerous commendations including those of President John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Senators Robert Kennedy, John Tunney, Alan Cranston, Los Angeles mayors Fletcher Bowron, Norris Poulson, Samuel Yorty, Tom Bradley, other civic and cultural organizations.
Background
Parnes, Irwin was born on December 9, 1917 in Milwaukee. Son of Abraham and Sarah Parnes.
Education
Associate of Arts, Los Angeles City College, 1938. Student, University Southern California, 1940. HHD (honorary), World University, 1983.
Career
Arranger, promoter, numerous concert tours, events, festivals, since 1948.