Richard Kahn (marketing executive)

Richard Kahn
Born(1929-08-19)August 19, 1929
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2025(2025-04-05) (aged 95)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania Wharton School
OccupationMarketing executive
Spouse
Marianne Fletcher
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(died. 2016)​

Richard Kahn (August 19, 1929 – April 5, 2025) was an American marketing executive.

Life and career

Kahn was born in New Rochelle, New York, the son of Max Kahn.[1] He attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. After graduating, he served as an officer in the United States Navy during the Korean War, which after his discharge, he began his career at Columbia Pictures, advertising and marketing films such as Funny Girl, Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver!, The Guns of Navarone and A Man for All Seasons.[2][3]

In 1975, Kahn began working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and later rose up to becoming president of MGM International. From 1983 to 1989, he worked as an adjunct professor in the Peter Stark Motion Picture Producing Program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. During his years as an adjunct professor, he served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1988 to 1989.[4][5]

In 2000, Kahn was awarded the Key Pioneer Award by the The Hollywood Reporter, "for his creative contributions to the entertainment industry".[6]

Personal life and death

Kahn was married to Marianne Fletcher. Their marriage lasted until Fletcher's death in 2016.[7]

Kahn died on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95.[8]

At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Richard Kahn". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
  2. ^ Barnes, Mike (April 9, 2025). "Richard Kahn, Former President of the Motion Picture Academy, Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  3. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (April 9, 2025). "Richard Kahn, Former Academy President and Columbia/MGM Marketing Exec, Dies at 95". TheWrap. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Yahoo! Entertainment.
  4. ^ Saperstein, Pat (April 9, 2025). "Richard Kahn, Former AMPAS President and Studio Marketing Exec, Dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  5. ^ "Richard Kahn Obituary (1929-2025)". Los Angeles Times. April 20, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  6. ^ Pine, Nathan (April 9, 2025). "Richard Kahn Dies: Former Movie Academy President & Longtime Film Executive Was 95". Forbes. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  7. ^ "Marianne Kahn Obituary (1932-2016)". Los Angeles Times. December 30, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (April 9, 2025). "Richard Kahn Dies: Former Movie Academy President & Longtime Film Executive Was 95". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  9. ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
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