George Avakian

George Mesrop Avakian was an Armenian/American record producer, artist manager, writer, educator and executive. Best known for his work from 1939 to the early 1960s at Decca Records, Columbia Records, World Pacific Records, Warner Bros. Records, and RCA Records, he was a major force in the expansion and development of the U.S. recording industry.

Born:

Mar 15, 1919 In Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)

Movie/TV Credits:

5

First Appeared:

In the movie Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory 1997-01-01

Latest Project:

Movie Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned 2014-07-11