Background
Mechanic, William M. was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
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William M. Mechanic
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Education
Bachelor in English, Michigan State University Doctor of Philosophy in Film, University of Southern California.
Career
Director programming, SelecTV, 1978-1980; vice president programming, SelecTV, 1980-1982; vice president pay television, Paramount Pictures Corporation, 1982-1984; vice president pay television sales, Walt Disney Pictures and television, 1984-1985; senior vice president video, Walt Disney Pictures and television, 1985-1987; president international theatrical distribution and worldwide video, Walt Disney Pictures and television, 1987-1993; president, chief operating officer, 20th Century Fox Film Entertainment, since 1993; now president, Fox Inc., Beverly Hills, California now chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 20th Century Fox Film Entertainment.
