Henry Orenstein
Polish-American toymaker, poker player, and entrepreneur (1923–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Orenstein (born Henryk Orenstein; October 13, 1923 – December 14, 2021)[3] was a Polish-born Jewish-American toymaker, professional poker player, entrepreneur and Holocaust survivor who resided in Verona, New Jersey. A survivor of five Nazi concentration camps and death camps, he emigrated to the United States as a refugee after the war, and later held more than 100 patents, including for the Transformers toyline. He made a fortune as a toy designer and manufacturer, and was inducted into the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame. His family includes his niece Lili Bosse, noted philanthropist and mayor of Beverly Hills, California.[4]
Henry Orenstein | |
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Born | Henryk Orenstein (1923-10-13)October 13, 1923[1][2] Hrubieszów, Poland |
Died | December 14, 2021(2021-12-14) (aged 98) Livingston, New Jersey, United States |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 4 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 8th, 1995 |
Orenstein played poker professionally in the US. In 2008, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame because of his consistent record and winnings.[5]