- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSophie Beatrice Robinson
- Sophie Altman was born on January 15, 1913 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Sophie was a producer, known for It's Academic (1961). Sophie was married to Norman Sokoloff Altman. Sophie died on May 24, 2008 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
- SpouseNorman Sokoloff Altman(September 25, 1937 - November 21, 1997) (his death, 4 children)
- Children
- RelativesJessica Altman(Grandchild)
- Mother of attorney Robert Altman.
- Mother-in-law of actress Lynda Carter.
- Versions of It's Academic (1961) are running under various names in Baltimore; Charlottesville, Virginia; Cleveland; Phoenix; Pittsburgh; and San Diego.
- Already a seasoned TV producer in 1961 when she started It's Academic (1961) in the Washington area. The quiz show is entering its 48th season in Washington and there are local versions in several other cities; at one point more than 20 cities had their own versions.
- Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Altman.
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