- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCarl Frederick Brisson
- Nickname
- "The Wizard of Roz"
- Frederick Brisson was born on March 17, 1912 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a producer and actor, known for The Pajama Game (1957), Damn Yankees (1958) and The Velvet Touch (1948). He was married to Arlette Janssens Josephson and Rosalind Russell. He died on October 8, 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesArlette Janssens Josephson(May 4, 1978 - October 8, 1984) (his death)Rosalind Russell(October 25, 1941 - November 28, 1976) (her death, 1 child)
- He was at his first wife Rosalind Russell 's bedside when she died.
- He was separated from his widow Arlette at the time of his death. Two weeks after he died, his son Lance launched a suit against Arlette, challenging her rights to his estate. After two years, a settlement was reached.
- Son with Rosalind Russell, Lance Brisson born 1943
- Served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
- Awarded a Tony Award in 1956 for his production of the musical, "Damn Yankees," shared with Robert Griffith and Harold S. Prince in association with Albert B. Taylor.
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