John W. Considine Jr.
American film producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John W. Considine Jr. (October 7, 1898 – March 22, 1961) was an American film producer.[1]
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John W. Considine Jr. | |
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Born | October 7, 1898 |
Died | March 22, 1961(1961-03-22) (aged 62) |
Occupation | Producer |
Years active | 1925–1943 (film) |
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He joined MGM from Fox in 1932 and remained with the company for the rest of his career.[2] That year he also directed his only film Disorderly Conduct.
He was born in Spokane, Washington[3] the son of Elizabeth Ann (Donnelan) and impresario John Considine.[4] He married Carmen Pantages (daughter of Alexander Pantages) and was the father of actor Tim Considine and writer and actor John Considine. He and Carmen divorced in 1958.[5]