James P. Jimirro

Background

Jimirro, James P. was born on January 23, 1937 in Donora, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Paul F. and Lee (Meyers) Jimirro.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1958; doctoral candidate, Pennsylvania State University, 1960-1963; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1959.

Career

Program director, Station WPBS, Philadelphia, 1963-1965; account executive, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1965-1967; international sales manager, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1967-1970; director international sales, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1970-1971; director international sales, Viacom International, New York City, 1971-1973; director international sales, Walt Disney Ednl. Media, Burbank, California, 1973-1974; executive vice president, Walt Disney Ednl. Media, Burbank, California, 1974-1980; president, Walt Disney Telecommunications, Burbank, 1980-1986; president, Walt Disney Home Video, 1980-1986; president, The Disney Channel, Burbank, 1982-1986; executive vice president telecommunications, Walt Disney Prodns., Burbank, 1982-1986; founder, president, chief Executive officer, J2 Communications, Los Angeles, since 1986; president, National Lampoon.

Member evening faculty University of California at Los Angeles, 1976-1977, instructor extension seminar program,1981. Board directors Rentrak Corporation.

Achievements

• James P. Jimirro has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting and telecommunications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Children's television Festival. Member board visitors School Communications, Pennsylvania State University, member of national development county. Member International Tape-Disc Association (Executive Committee), Council for Cable Information (director), National Cable Academy (Board of Governors), Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Interests

• Avocation: musical theatre recordings.

Connections

Father:

Paul F. Jimirro

Mother:

Lee (Meyers) Jimirro