William LeBaron | |
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LeBaron in 1920
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Born |
Elgin, Illinois |
February 16, 1883
Died | February 9, 1958 Santa Monica, California |
(aged 74)
Other names | William Le Baron |
Occupation | Film producer |
Years active | 1920–1947 |
William LeBaron (February 16, 1883 – February 9, 1958) was an American film producer.
LeBaron's film credits included Cimarron, the film that won the Academy Award for Outstanding Production at the 4th Academy Awards ceremony for 1930/1931.
In addition to being a producer, LeBaron served as the last production chief of Film Booking Offices of America and at FBO's successor, RKO Pictures, where he was replaced by David O. Selznick.
LeBaron was married to Mabel Hollins, a British musical comedy actress. He is buried in Chapel of the Pines Crematory.