- Born
- Died
- Birth namePaul Murat Marantz
- Paul Marantz was born on April 27, 1938 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Jane and Marsha Heller. He died on May 26, 2025 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesJane(1977 - May 26, 2025) (his death)Marsha Heller (divorced, 1 child)
- When he was 11, he built a model theatre, complete with lighting, and between the ages of 13-15, he lit modern dance recitals.
- As a designer, Marantzs legacy spans across five decades of groundbreaking work - some of his most iconic projects include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE; Tribute in Light memorial in New York, honouring 9/11 victims, the Times Square Ball, and Broadway theatre, Studio 54.
- Co-founder of Fisher Marantz Stone.
- His first job in New York was as Chief Engineer at Lighting Services Inc., which was followed by heading Research and Development at Century/Strand Lighting, before starting what is now FMS with Jules Fisher in 1971.
- Initially working in theatre lighting, Marantz held a strong interest in light from the tender age of 10 years old, thanks to a marionette workshop.
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