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.
Lew Grade
Active - 1969 - Present |
Birth - Dec 25, 1906 |
Death - Dec 14, 1998 |
Genres - Drama, Action-Adventure, Thriller, Documentary, Crime
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Subgenres - Heist Film, Musical, Neo-Noir, Biographical Film, Coming-Of-Age Fiction
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Lord Grade, Lord Lew Grade, Lou Grade, Louis Winogradsky, Sir Lew Grade-
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