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Frederick Brisson(1912-1984)

  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
  • Actor
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Frederick Brisson
Frederick Brisson was born on 17 March 1912 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a producer and actor, known for Damn Yankees (1958), The Pajama Game (1957) and The Velvet Touch (1948). He was previously married to Arlette Janssens Josephson and Rosalind Russell. He died on 8 October 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 17, 1912
DiedOctober 8, 1984(72)
BornMarch 17, 1912
DiedOctober 8, 1984(72)
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Frank Sinatra, Ted Allan, Frederick Brisson, and Rosalind Russell
Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow, Ted Allan, Frederick Brisson, and Rosalind Russell
Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow, and Frederick Brisson
Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow, Frederick Brisson, and Rosalind Russell
Frederick Brisson, Henry Levin, Rosalind Russell, and Joseph Walker in The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)
Elizabeth Taylor, Nicky Hilton, Rosalind Russell, Frederick Brisson at Elizabeth Taylor and Nicky Hilton's Wedding

Known for

Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
Damn Yankees
7.0
  • Producer
  • 1958
Doris Day, Ralph W. Chambers, Ralph Dunn, Eddie Foy Jr., Owen Martin, John Raitt, and Jack Straw in The Pajama Game (1957)
The Pajama Game
6.7
  • Producer
  • 1957
Leon Ames, Sydney Greenstreet, Leo Genn, and Rosalind Russell in The Velvet Touch (1948)
The Velvet Touch
6.8
  • Producer
  • 1948
Never Wave at a WAC (1953)
Never Wave at a WAC
5.9
  • Producer
  • 1953

Credits

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Producer

  • Mrs. Pollifax-Spy (1971)
    Mrs. Pollifax-Spy
    • producer
    • 1971
  • Generation (1969)
    Generation
    • producer
    • 1969
  • Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)
    Under the Yum Yum Tree
    • producer
    • 1963
  • Five Finger Exercise (1962)
    Five Finger Exercise
    • producer
    • 1962
  • Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
    Damn Yankees
    • associate producer
    • 1958
  • Doris Day, Ralph W. Chambers, Ralph Dunn, Eddie Foy Jr., Owen Martin, John Raitt, and Jack Straw in The Pajama Game (1957)
    The Pajama Game
    • associate producer
    • 1957
  • Gloria DeHaven and Rosalind Russell in The Girl Rush (1955)
    The Girl Rush
    • producer
    • 1955
  • Never Wave at a WAC (1953)
    Never Wave at a WAC
    • producer
    • 1953
  • Leon Ames, Sydney Greenstreet, Leo Genn, and Rosalind Russell in The Velvet Touch (1948)
    The Velvet Touch
    • producer
    • 1948

Additional Crew

  • Generation (1969)
    Generation
    • producer: stage play
    • 1969
  • Five Finger Exercise (1962)
    Five Finger Exercise
    • producer: Broadway production
    • 1962
  • Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, and Herman in The Gazebo (1959)
    The Gazebo
    • stage presenter
    • 1959
  • Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
    Damn Yankees
    • producer: original stage production (as Brisson)
    • 1958
  • Doris Day, Ralph W. Chambers, Ralph Dunn, Eddie Foy Jr., Owen Martin, John Raitt, and Jack Straw in The Pajama Game (1957)
    The Pajama Game
    • stage producer (as Brisson)
    • 1957
  • Gloria DeHaven and Rosalind Russell in The Girl Rush (1955)
    The Girl Rush
    • presenter
    • 1955

Actor

  • Five Finger Exercise (1962)
    Five Finger Exercise
    • Golfer (uncredited)
    • 1962

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Brisson
  • Born
    • March 17, 1912
    • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Died
    • October 8, 1984
    • New York City, New York, USA(stroke)
  • Spouses
      Arlette Janssens JosephsonMay 4, 1978 - October 8, 1984 (his death)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was separated from his widow Arlette at the time of his death. Two weeks after he died, his son Lance launched a suit against Arlette, challenging her rights to his estate. After two years, a settlement was reached.
  • Nickname
    • "The Wizard of Roz"

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