George Avakian
Acting

George Avakian

Born 1919-03-15 · Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia) · Died 2017-11-22

George Mesrop Avakian was an Armenian/American record producer, artist manager, writer, educator and executive. Best known for his work from 1939 to the early 1960s at Decca Records, Columbia Records, World Pacific Records, Warner Bros. Records, and RCA Records, he was a major force in the expansion and development of the U.S. recording industry.

Cast

Known for

An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road★ 6Viewing moment
An Amazing Time: A Conversation About End of the Road
2012
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned★ 7Viewing moment
Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
2014
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory★ 10Viewing moment
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
1997
Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read★ 8Viewing moment
Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read
2013
The Miles Davis Story★ 6Viewing moment
The Miles Davis Story
2001
The Wonderful World of Louis ArmstrongViewing moment
The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
1999

Frequent collaborators

Louis ArmstrongLouis ArmstrongJames Earl JonesJames Earl JonesDanny GloverDanny GloverWoody AllenWoody AllenStacy KeachStacy KeachHarris YulinHarris YulinSteven SoderberghSteven SoderberghJesse JacksonJesse Jackson