William Belasco

William Belasco (July 30, 1934 - February 26, 1976) was a film producer.

Belasco was a theatrical agent who had helped "package" the TV series Batman and The Green Hornet. His clients included Pat Boone, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Chuck Connors.[1]

He sold his agency Progressive Management Corp in 1968 and joined MGM as a producer for whom he made a number of films. Blake Edwards was critical of Belasco's behaviour while making The Carey Treatment.[2] Belasco moved to MGM in 1975.

Belasco formed a partnership with Sal Mineo to make a film called McCaffrey. Mineo was murdered and Belasco was going to hold a memorial for the actor at Belasco's house. However before this happened Belasco was injured in a car accident on February 22, 1976. He never recovered from his wounds and died several days later.[1][3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Crash injuries fatal to producer Belasco". Arizona Daily Star. 29 February 1976. p. 4.
  2. ^ Warga, Wayne. (Dec 26, 1971). "What's Going On in the Lion's Den at MGM?: What's Going On". Los Angeles Times. p. q1.
  3. ^ Jeffers, H. Paul (2000). Sal Mineo : his life, murder, and mystery. p. 170.