Jesse L. Lasky
Jesse L. Lasky | |
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Lasky in 1915 | |
| Born | Jesse Louis Lasky September 13, 1880 |
| Died | January 13, 1958 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Bessie Mona Ginsberg |
| Children | 3, including Jesse Jr. and Betty |
| Relatives | Samuel Goldwyn (former brother-in-law), Mervyn LeRoy (cousin) |
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Jesse Louis Lasky (September 13, 1880 – January 13, 1958) was an American pioneer motion picture producer who was a key founder of what was to become Paramount Pictures, and father of screenwriter Jesse L. Lasky Jr.