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Walter Yetnikoff(1933-2021)

  • Producer
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Walter Yetnikoff
Walter Yetnikoff was born on 11 August 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer, known for Ruthless People (1986), Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) and Bad 25 (2012). He was married to Lynda Kady, June May Horowitz and Cynthia Slamar. He died on 9 August 2021 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
BornAugust 11, 1933
DiedAugust 9, 2021(87)
BornAugust 11, 1933
DiedAugust 9, 2021(87)
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Known for

Ruthless People (1986)
Ruthless People
6.9
  • Producer
  • 1986
Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
7.4
  • Self
  • 2016
Michael Jackson in Bad 25 (2012)
Bad 25
7.9
  • Self
  • 2012
VH1 News Presents (2003)
VH1 News Presents
1.3
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Producer

  • Ruthless People (1986)
    Ruthless People
    6.9
    • executive producer
    • 1986

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 11, 1933
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 9, 2021
    • Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Lynda Kady2007 - August 9, 2021 (his death)
  • Other works
    Was President of CBS Records Group (now Sony Music Entertainment) from 1975 to 1990.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

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