Background
Weiser, Norman Sidney was born on October 1, 1919 in Minneapolis. Son of Simon and Rosa (Davidson) Weiser.
Weiser, Norman Sidney was born on October 1, 1919 in Minneapolis. Son of Simon and Rosa (Davidson) Weiser.
Bachelor, Northwestern University, 1939.
Reporter, Radio Daily, 1938-1942; reporter, editor, Billboard Magazine, 1947-1952; public, Down Beat Magazine, 1952-1959; vice president, United Artists, 1959-1962, 64-68; vice president, 20th Century Fox, 1962-1964; vice-president, director European operations, Paramount Music Division, 1968-1969; vice president, general manager, Chappell Music Company. New York City, 1969-1973; president, Chappell Music Company, 1973-1977; senior vice-president, director, Polygram Corporation United States member management committee, vice president, International Polygram Public Division president, Sesac, Inc., 1978-1981; vice president, general manager, Largo Music Corporation, 1981-1985; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, WMC Entertainment Corporation, since 1985; chairman, American Academy of Comedy Hall of Fame, New York City, since 1987.
Board directors Parkinson Foundation. Member corporation, board directors United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1943-1947.
Member American Society of Composers (director), National Music Pubs'. Association (vice president, director), Country Music Association (chairman board). Clubs: Friars. Lodges: B'nai Brith.
Married Ruth Miller, March 23, 1943 (deceased July 1986). Children: Judith Ann, Richard Alan.