Michael Redstone

Michael Redstone
Born	Michael Rothstein April 11, 1902(1902-04-11)[1]
Died	April 4, 1987(1987-04-04) (aged 84) [2] Bal Harbour, Florida
Occupation	Global media businessperson
Spouse	Belle Ostrovsky Redstone
Children	Edward Redstone, Sumner Redstone
Relatives	Grandchildren: Brent Redstone, Shari Redstone

Michael Redstone, born Michael Rothstein, was the founder of the Northeast Theater Corporation which has become National Amusements, Inc., which owns CBS Corporation, Viacom, music networks MTV Networks, and BET, with movie production and distribution Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks movie studios rounding out the package. In addition, they are equal partners in MovieTickets.com. Redstone's holdings have since expanded to include some of the most watched networks on television today. Michael was instrumental in starting the modern organization of the music industry.

References

1. ^ SSDI entry for Michael Redstone.
2. ^ "MICHAEL REDSTONE". New York Times. 1987-04-09. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE4D81530F93AA35757C0A961948260. 

External links

• National Amusements

Persondata
Name	Redstone, Michael
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Date of birth	1902-04-11
Place of birth
Date of death	1987-04-04
Place of death	Bal Harbour, Florida