Background
Firstenberg, Jean Picker was born on March 13, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Eugene and Sylvia (Moses) Picker.
Firstenberg, Jean Picker was born on March 13, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Eugene and Sylvia (Moses) Picker.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Boston University, 1958.
Assistant producer Altman Productions, Washington, 1965-1966. Media advisor J. Walter Thompson, New York City, 1969-1972. Assistant for special projects Princeton University, New Jersey, 1972-1974, director publications, 1974-1976.
Program officer John & Mary R. Markle Foundation, New York City, 1976—1980. President, Chief Executive Officer American Film Institute, Los Angeles, Washington, 1980—2007, president emeritus, since 2007. Member Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, United States Postal Service, since 2002.
Board directors Trans-Lux Corporation. Former chairman national advisory board Peabody Broadcasting Awards. Board directors Trans-Lux Corporation.
Former trustee Boston University. Member advisory board Will Rogers Institute, New York City. Chairman, board advisors Film Department North Carolina School of Arts.
Lifetime trustee, American Film Institute, since 2007. Member Women in Film (Crystal award 1990), Trusteeship for Betterment of Women, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Married Paul Firstenberg, August 9, 1956 (divorced July 1980). Children— Debra, Douglas.