Morton Minsky (January 10, 1902 – March 23, 1987) was an American burlesque owner, the last surviving of four brothers who had created Minsky's Burlesque in Manhattan.[1]
Morton Minsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1902 |
| Died | March 23, 1987 (aged 85) |
| Known for | Minsky's Burlesque |
| Spouse | Ruth Goldstein |
Biography
editHe was the youngest of the four Minsky brothers. Morton joined the family business in 1924, after graduating from New York University.[1][2] He later became involved in real estate in Manhattan. In 1967, he was senior vice president of Daniel A. Brener, Inc., where he headed their motion-picture theater sales and leasing division. He co-wrote Minsky's Burlesque in 1986.[1] He died on March 24, 1987, of cancer at his home in Manhattan.[1]
Publications
edit- Minsky, Morton; Milt Machlin (1986). Minsky's Burlesque. Arbor House. ISBN 0-87795-743-6.
Minsky's Burlesque.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Morton Minsky Is Dead". New York Times. March 24, 1987. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ Goldberg, Gerald (March 30, 1986). "4 Brothers". New York Times.