David Sarnoff
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David Sarnoff Net Worth

David Sarnoff was a trailblazer of American radio and television, born on February 27, 1891 in Russia. He was nicknamed The General and was an influential RCA executive from 1919 until 1970. He was instrumental in the development of radio and television, and his legacy continues to shape the media industry today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 27, 1891
Birth Place Russia
Age 128 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 12, 1971 (age 80)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

Trailblazer of American radio and television. He was nicknamed The General. He was an influential RCA executive from the year of its founding, 1919, until 1970.

Before Fame

His communications career started in 1906 when he was hired by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America.

Trivia

He firmly believed in "the value of a broadcast network is proportional to the number of viewers," which became known as Sarnoff's law.

Family Life

He and his family immigrated to the United States from Belarus. He was married to Lizette Hermant for 54 years. She was his muse during his lengthy career in radio and television.

Associated With

His legendary legal battles with Philo T. Farnsworth were dramatized in the play The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin.

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