Samuel Thomas Johnston

Background

Johnston, Samuel Thomas was born on July 25, 1924 in Cincinnati. Son of Alexander Robert and Betty Adeline (Hanna) Johnston.

Education

Student, University Cincinnati, 1946. Juris Doctor, Chase College, 1953.

Career

Executive vice president, director, Hanna Barbera Prodns., Los Angeles, 1972-1980; senior vice president, Taft Broadcasting Company, Los Angeles, since 1980; vice chairman, Solo Production Company, Los Angeles, 1977-1980; president, director, Cine Guarantors II, Los Angeles, 1979.

Achievements

• Samuel Thomas Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy entertainment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Merchant Marine, 1941-1942. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member Coldstream Country Club (Cincinnati), Turtle Cove Yacht Club (B.W.(.), Turks and Caicos Golf Club Federation (founder 1985), Camargo Hunt Club, Sigma Chi.

Connections

Children from previous marriage: Jill, Susan, Melissa, Samuel Thomas. Married Julianne Blum.

Father:

Alexander Robert Johnston

Mother:

Betty Adeline (Hanna) Johnston

Spouse:

Julianne Blum.