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Lew Grade, Baron Grade, OStJ, KC*SS, born Louis Winogradsky, was a British media proprietor and impresario. Originally a dancer, and later a talent agent, Grade's interest in television production began in 1954 when, in partnership, he successfully bid for franchises in the newly created ITV network, which led to the creation of Associated Television (ATV). Having worked for a time in the United States, he was aware of the potential for the sale of television programming to American networks. The Incorporated Television Company was formed with this specific objective in mind. Grade had some success in this field with such series as Gerry Anderson's various Supermarionation series such as Thunderbirds, Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner, and Jim Henson's The Muppet Show. Later, Grade invested in film production, but several expensive box office failures caused him to lose control of ITC, and ultimately resulted in the disestablishment of ATV after it lost its ITV franchise.
Birth Name
Louis Winogradsky
Born
Tuesday, 25 December 1906
Died
Monday, 14 December 1998
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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In My Mind | Self / Himself (archive) | 2017 |
In Their Own Words | Self | 2015 |
The Talent Show Story | Self (in photo) | 2012 |
All About 'Thunderbirds' | Self | 2008 |
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury | Self | 2006 |
I Love Muppets | Self | 2002 |
Henson's Place | Self | 1984 |
Billy Baxter Presents Diary of the Cannes Film Festival with Rex Reed | Self | 1980 |
Arena | Self | 1975 |
Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman | Self | 1975 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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In My Mind | Self / Himself (archive) | 2017 |
In Their Own Words | Self | 2015 |
The Talent Show Story | Self (in photo) | 2012 |
All About 'Thunderbirds' | Self | 2008 |
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury | Self | 2006 |
I Love Muppets | Self | 2002 |
Henson's Place | Self | 1984 |
Billy Baxter Presents Diary of the Cannes Film Festival with Rex Reed | Self | 1980 |
Arena | Self | 1975 |
Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman | Self | 1975 |
Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
This Is Your Life | Self | 1955 |
Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Duel of Hearts | 1991 |
The Lady and the Highwayman | 1988 |
The Stepfather | 1987 |
Mask | 1985 |
The Dark Crystal | 1982 |
The Great Muppet Caper | 1981 |
The Legend of the Lone Ranger | 1981 |
Green Ice | 1981 |
From the Life of the Marionettes | 1980 |
Raise the Titanic | 1980 |
Saturn 3 | 1980 |
All Quiet on the Western Front | 1979 |
Killer Fish | 1979 |
The Muppet Movie | 1979 |
Firepower | 1979 |
Escape to Athena | 1979 |
Destination Moonbase-Alpha | 1978 |
Blood Feud | 1978 |
Autumn Sonata | 1978 |
The Big Sleep | 1978 |
March or Die | 1977 |
The Domino Principle | 1977 |
Cross of Iron | 1977 |
The Cassandra Crossing | 1976 |
The Muppet Show | 1976 |
Clayhanger | 1976 |
The Return of the Pink Panther | 1975 |
Julie on Sesame Street | 1973 |
James Paul McCartney | 1973 |
Madame Sin | 1972 |
Shirley's World | 1971 |
Journey to the Far Side of the Sun | 1969 |