Robert Louis LaPorta, Sr.

Background

Sr., Robert Louis LaPorta, was born on April 4, 1941 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Julia (Maiolatesi) Laporta.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 1966.

Career

President, director, producer Chancery Lane Players, Pittsburgh, 1964—1966. Producer, director Westinghouse Broadcasting Station KDKA-television, 1966—1967. Associate producer Mike Douglas Show, Station KYW-television, Philadelphia, 1967—1972.

Head entertainment, senior vice president Sea World, Inc., San Diego, 1972—1988. Director, producer Whatisit Youth Theatre, since 1979. Director San Diego Holiday Bowl, 1982—1985.

Chief Executive Officer La Porta & Company Inc.

Achievements

• Robert Louis LaPorta, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy performing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory board University San Diego Education Department. Member of Carnegie Mellon's West Coast Drama Clan, National Association television Programing Executives.

Connections

Married Esther Marie Bottone, May 25, 1963. Children: Carolyn, Robert Louis Junior, Richard.

Father:

James Laporta

Mother:

Julia (Maiolatesi) Laporta

Spouse:

Esther Marie Bottone

child:

Richard Sr.

child:

Robert Louis Junior Sr.

child:

Carolyn Sr.