Mary Ann Grasso

Background

Grasso, Mary Ann was born on November 3, 1952 in Rome, New York, United States. Daughter of Vincent and Rose Mary (Pupa) Grasso.

Education

Bachelor in Art History, University of California, Riverside, 1973; Master of Library Science, U. Oregon, 1974.

Career

Director, Warner Research Collection, Burbank, California, 1975-1984; manager, Columbia Broadcasting System television/Docudrama, Hollywood, California, 1984-1988; vice president, National Association Theatre Owners, North Hollywood, California, since 1988. Instructor theatre arts University of California at Los Angeles, 1980-1985, American Film Institute, Los Angeles, 1985-1988.

Achievements

• Mary Ann Grasso has been listed as a noteworthy Theater association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Appointed commissioner Burbank Heritage Commission. Member National Association Theatre Owners (vice president), Business and Professional Women's Association (Woman of Achievement award 1983), Retinitis Pigmentosa International (The Vision award 1996), Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Foundation of the Motion Picture Pioneers, Habitat for Humanity, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: traditional music and dance, environmental activities, tennis.

Connections

Father:

Vincent Grasso

Mother:

Rose Mary (Pupa) Grasso