Background
Kirshner, Don was born on April 17, 1934 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Gilbert and Belle (Jaffe) Kirshner.
entertainment company executive
Kirshner, Don was born on April 17, 1934 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Gilbert and Belle (Jaffe) Kirshner.
Student, City College of New York, 1951-1952; Bachelor of Business Administration, Upsala College, 1956.
President, Aldon Music Company. New York City, 1959-1963; president screen gems-television music division, Columbia Pictures, New York City, 1963-1967; Chairman of the Board, Kirshner Entertainment Corporation, New York City, since 1968; director, Kirshner Entertainment Corporation, since 1968; formed, Don Kirshner Prodns., 1973; executive producer television series, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
Honorary board directors Juvenile Diabetes Association, since 1976. Member of Friars, Village.
Married Sheila Carol Grod, September 20, 1959. Children– Ricky, Daryn.