Martin Eli Segal was a Russian-born American businessman who co-founded the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 1969 with two other Lincoln Center executives, William F. May and Schuyler G. Chapin. He also served as the Film Society's founding president and CEO until 1978. Segal was founding chair of the Commission for Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Assistance Center, and the New York International Festival of the Arts.
Martin E. Segal, Russian-American businessman, co-founded Film Society of Lincoln Center (born 1916)
On August 5, in the year 2012, Martin E. Segal, Russian-American businessman, co-founded Film Society of Lincoln Center (born 1916). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 5, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 5, 2012 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 18 July 2025.
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