Chuck Panama
Chuck Panama (February 2, 1925 – May 13, 2018)[1] was an American journalist and publicist.
Chuck Panama | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 2018 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Publicist |
| Spouse(s) | Gerry Panama |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
Early life
Panama was born on February 2, 1925 in Chicago.[2] He served in the Pacific during World War II.[3]
Panama graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles.[2] He was the sports editor of the campus newspaper, the Daily Bruin.[2]
Career
Panama began his career in journalism at the International News Service.[2] He subsequently worked in public relations for Harry Brand at 20th Century Fox.[2] He represented celebrities like Faye Dunaway, Elvis Priestley, Henry Fonda, and Elizabeth Taylor.[2] He was a publicist for The Simpsons and M*A*S*H.[2]
Panama received the Les Mason Award from the International Cinematographers Guild in 1990.[4]
Personal life and death
With his wife Gerry, Panama had a son and two daughters.[3]
Panama died on May 13, 2018 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.[2][3] He was 93.[3]
References
- "Chuck Panama : Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- Clonts, Chris (May 16, 2018). "Chuck Panama, Publicist for Liz Taylor, Henry Fonda and 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- "Chuck Panama, Longtime Industry Publicist, Dies at 93". Variety. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- "Les Mason Award". International Cinematographers Guild. Retrieved May 30, 2018.