Marilyn Hall facts for kids
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Marilyn Hall
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Marilyn Doreen Plottel
May 17, 1927 |
| Died | June 5, 2017 (aged 90) Beverly Hills California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (MFA) |
| Occupation | Television producer, philanthropist |
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| Children | 3, including Joanna Gleason |
Marilyn Hall (born May 17, 1927 – died June 5, 2017) was a talented Canadian producer for television and theatre. She also wrote for TV shows and even wrote songs. Marilyn was also known for her kindness, supporting many charities, especially those helping Jewish communities in the United States and Israel.
Early Life and Education
Marilyn Doreen Plottel was born on May 17, 1927, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She loved learning and went to the University of Toronto. There, she earned her first college degree.
Later, she continued her studies at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She earned a special advanced degree called a Master of Fine Arts.
Career Highlights
Marilyn Hall started her career working in radio for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. She was very creative and soon began writing songs. One of her songs, "Is It Possible That I’ve Been Gone So Long," was even recorded by a famous singer named Hildegarde.
She also became a television writer for popular shows like Love, American Style. Marilyn was also an associate producer for big theatre shows. These included Jelly's Last Jam and Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.
On television, she produced several important films. She produced the PBS show The Ginger Tree and the 1984 film Nadia. She also produced A Woman Called Golda and Do You Remember Love?. Both of these films won special awards called Emmy Awards. Marilyn also produced documentary films for Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Besides her work in TV and theatre, Marilyn Hall was a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. She also co-wrote a cookbook called The Celebrity Kosher Cookbook in 1975.
Giving Back: Philanthropy
Marilyn Hall was a very generous person. She spent a lot of her time helping others. This is called philanthropy. She was on the board of Variety Clubs International, which helps children around the world. She also helped organize their big award events.
She gave money and support to many different charities. These included the Julia Ann Singer Child Care Center and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California. Marilyn also strongly supported Jewish causes. She helped organizations like the Jewish Welfare Fund and the Jewish Home for the Aging in the United States. She also supported Israel Bonds and Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Family Life
Marilyn Hall married Monty Hall in 1947. They had three children together. Their daughter, Joanna Gleason, became a famous actress and won a Tony Award. Another daughter, Sharon Hall, became a president at a film studio. Their son, Richard Hall, is an Emmy Award-winning producer for the TV show The Amazing Race.
Marilyn Hall passed away on June 5, 2017.
