Mike Todd
Michael " Mike" Todd ( born June 22, 1909 in Minneapolis, as Avrom Hirsch gold bow, † March 22, 1958 in Grants ) was an American film producer and a pioneer in the development of camera systems.
Life
According to him, the Todd -AO system is named, an evolution of the Cinerama film system, which he developed together with the Moving Company American Optical Company.
Had international success of his elaborate production Around the World in 80 Days. The Jules Verne film version with David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, Robert Newton as well as many cameos of famous actors earned him the 1957 Oscar for best film a. The film company United Artists was responsible for the film distribution.
Michael Todd was married to actresses Joan Blondell and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1958 he came together with screenwriter Art Cohn and two pilots in the crash of his own aircraft "Lucky Liz " killed.