Background
Barnett, Richard Earl was born on August 1, 1927 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of George and Freida (Goldsmith) Barnett.
lawyer film distributing company executive
Barnett, Richard Earl was born on August 1, 1927 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of George and Freida (Goldsmith) Barnett.
Student Princeton, 1944-1945. Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1953.
Attorney, New York City, 1953—1956. Attorney with general counsel's office New York Central R.R., 1956—1958. Vice president, director Modern Film Corporation, New York City, 1958—1971, secretary, 1961—1971, president, 1971—1987.
Retired, 1987
Chairman Movies En Route, Incorporated, New York York City. Director Walport (Overseas) td., London. Served to warrant officer United States Merchant Marine, 1945-1947.
Served to warrant officer United States Merchant Marine, 1945-1947. Member American, New York City bar associations, Theta Xi, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Harriet Schottland, July 21, 1950. Children: Pamela Jane, James Richardson, Thomas Schuyler.