Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lew R. Wasserman
Chairman Emeritus MCA-Universal Studios
— March 22, 1913 - June 3, 2002 —
Lew Wasserman was one of the most highly regarded figures in the entertainment industry. For decades, he had guided the course of film, television, music and recreation as well as the worlds of politics and philanthropy. During his career, he built MCA, later renamed Universal Studios, into a pre-eminent entertainment company, and simultaneously transformed the industry through his innovation, creativity and vision.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 28° 28.643′ N, 81° 28.143′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Universal Studios Theme Park and requires a paid admission fee. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando FL 32819, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The DeLorean Time Machine (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Hollywood Landmark (about 500 feet away); The Historic Arms (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Arms of Spain & Portugal (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Arms of Ireland (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Historic Arms of Ireland (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Historic Arms of Spain & Portugal (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Historic Arms (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
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