Tony Geiss
Screenwriter

Tony Geiss Net Worth

Tony Geiss was a prolific American screenwriter and songwriter born on November 16, 1924 in New York. He is best known for his work on children's television shows and films, such as Sesame Street and The Land Before Time. His work has been highly praised and has had a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 16, 1924
Birth Place New York
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 21, 2011 (age 86)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Particularly remembered for his screenwriting and songwriting work on children's television shows and films, he made major contributions to both Sesame Street and The Land Before Time.

Before Fame

He studied at Cornell University and briefly served in the United States Navy.

Trivia

He wrote the teleplay for a 1991 TV movie version of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Family Life

Born to Marjorie and Alexander Geiss, he spent his youth in New York City. He and his wife of six-decades, Phyllis Eisen, died just one year apart.

Associated With

He was on the writing and production teams for the 1986 Steven Spielberg feature An American Tail.

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