George Avakian

Acting

Born March 15, 1919 · Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)

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.

Films (6)

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

2014

Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read

2013

An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road

2012

The Miles Davis Story

2001

The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

1999

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

1997