Background
Blakeman, Royal Edwin was born on June 9, 1923 in New York City. Son of Jesse Herbert and Edythe Roslyn (Siegel) Blakeman.
Blakeman, Royal Edwin was born on June 9, 1923 in New York City. Son of Jesse Herbert and Edythe Roslyn (Siegel) Blakeman.
Bachelor, Hofstra College, 1942. Bachelor of Laws cum laude, New York University, 1947.
Private practice, Lindenhurst, New York, 1947-1951; associate, Jack J. Katz, New York City, 1951-1953; associate, Marshall Bratter, Greene & Klein, New York City, 1953-1955; partner, Marshall, Bratter, Greene, Allison & Tucker (specializing in theatrical law), New York City, 1955-1981; of counsel, Pryor, Cashman, Sherman & Flynn, New York City, 1981-1991; of counsel, Robert M. Blakeman & Associations, Valley Stream, New York, since 1991; general counsel, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences. Officer, director Mark Goodson Prodns.
Member television committee Anti Defamation League, New York Served to chief petty officer United States Maritime Service, 1942-1946. Member National Academy television Arts and Sciences (president, board governors New York City chapter. Past national president, trustee), National Youth Council, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences (general counsel 1977-2002, Trustees award 2003), Dads Club (Long Beach) (president 1955).
Married Edith Hughes, September 1, 1945. Children: Carol, Elizabeth, Forrest.