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Michael Balcon was a British film producer and studio executive who was a major figure in the history of British cinema. He was the head of production at Gaumont British from 1927 to 1936, and then the head of production at Ealing Studios from 1938 to 1959. He was responsible for producing some of the most iconic British films of the 20th century, including Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935), The Lady Vanishes (1938), and Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). He was also the producer of the Ealing comedies, including Passport to Pimlico (1949), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), and The Man in the White Suit (1951). Balcon was born in Birmingham, England, in 1896. He began his career in the film industry in 1919, working as a film distributor. He then moved into production, working at Gaumont British from 1927 to 1936. During this time, he produced a number of classic British films, including Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes. In 1938, Balcon moved to Ealing Studios, where he was the head of production until 1959. During this time, he produced a number of classic British films, including the Ealing comedies, Kind Hearts and Coronets, and The Man in the White Suit. He also produced a number of war films, including The Cruel Sea (1953) and The Dam Busters (1955). Balcon was awarded a CBE in 1954 for his services to the British film industry. He died in 1977, aged 81.
| Popular As | Michael Elias Balcon |
| Occupation | producer,miscellaneous,actor |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 19 May, 1896 |
| Birthday | 19 May |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England, UK |
| Date of death | 17 October, 1977 |
| Died Place | Hartfield, East Sussex, England, UK |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Michael Balcon Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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Who Is Michael Balcon's Wife?
His wife is Aileen Freda Leatherman (10 April 1924 - 17 October 1977) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Aileen Freda Leatherman (10 April 1924 - 17 October 1977) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Michael Balcon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Balcon worth at the age of 81 years old? Michael Balcon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Michael Balcon's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Producer |
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