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- Spyros Panagiotis Skouras (/ ˈskʊərəs /; Greek: Σπύρος Σκούρας; March 28, 1893 – August 16, 1971) was a Greek-American motion picture pioneer and film executive who was the president of 20th Century-Fox from 1942 to 1962. He resigned June 27, 1962, but was chairman of the company for several more years.
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Spyros Panagiotis Skouras (/ ˈskʊərəs /; Greek: Σπύρος Σκούρας; March 28, 1893 – August 16, 1971) was a Greek-American motion picture pioneer and film executive who was the president of 20th Century-Fox from 1942 to 1962. He resigned June 27, 1962, but was chairman of the company for several more years.
Jul 16, 2019 · Spyros Panagiotis Skouras, who helped create 20th Century Fox and was the leader of a successful World War II foreign aid campaign, is considered one of the most influential Greek American ...
Aug 5, 2023 · It was August 16, 1971 when Spyros Skouras, one of the three brothers who had heavily influenced Hollywood’s film industry, passed away. Charles, George, and Spyros Skouras all rose from an impoverished background to become top movie executives in Hollywood during the 20th century.
WHEREAS, Spyros Skouras, led by his compassionate heart and his strong sense of justice, captained many causes for the benefit of America and for the welfare and relief of his fellow men, in peace and war; and
Jul 16, 2019 · From Greek immigrant to American paragon: The life and achievements of Spyros P. Skouras (1893–1971) A tribute to Spyros P. Skouras. http://web.stanford.edu/~ichriss/Skou... https://news ...
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Spyros P. Skouras (1893-1971) was the most influential Greek immigrant in American history and one of America's preeminent citizens during the Cold War period.
Spyros P. Skouras. Director: The Big Show. Spyros Panagiotis Skouras was born on 28 March, 1893 at Skourahorian, Greece, the son of a sheepherder. Originally committed to studying for the priesthood, Skouras decided to emigrate to the United States with his two brothers, eventually settling in St Louis, Missouri.
