Sidne Silverman (December 11, 1898 – March 10, 1950) was an American publisher. He was the president (publisher) and editor of Variety from 1933 to 1950.
Sidne Silverman | |
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| Born | December 11, 1898 |
| Died | March 10, 1950 (aged 51) Harrison, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Skidgie |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Spouse | Marie Saxon |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Syd Silverman (son) |
Life
Silverman was born to a Jewish family on December 11, 1898,[1][2] the son of Harriett "Hattie" (née Freeman) and Sime Silverman. His father was the founder and publisher of Variety, an entertainment publication.[3][4]
Silverman began writing reviews for Variety at seven years old under the pseudonym of Skidgie[3] as the world's youngest theatrical critic.[5] When his father died in 1933, he became its president (publisher) and editor.[3][4]Silverman contracted tuberculosis in 1936 and could no longer take a day to day role at the paper.[6]
Silverman married Marie Saxon, a Broadway musical comedy actress, on May 31, 1924.[5] They resided in Harrison, New York, where he died on March 10, 1950, at age 51.[3] Saxon had died in 1941. Their only son, Syd Silverman, became the third publisher of Variety.[5]