Background
Brown, Marvin S. was born on January 28, 1935 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur S. and Esther (Newman) Brown.
Brown, Marvin S. was born on January 28, 1935 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur S. and Esther (Newman) Brown.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1956; Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1960.
Treasurer, Atheneum Publications, New York City, 1967-1970; executive vice president, Atheneum Publications, New York City, 1971-1976; president, Atheneum Publications, New York City, 1977-1982; president, New American Library, New York City, 1983-1987; director, New American Library, New York City, from 1984; president, Viking Penguin, Inc., New York City, 1987-1995; president, Penguin United States of America, New York City, since 1995.
Served with United States Army Reserve, 1957-1963.
Married Marlyn Susman, September 11, 1960. Children— Scott Andrew, Nancy Susan.