Warren Lieberfarb facts for kids
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Warren N. Lieberfarb
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| Born | September 28, 1943 |
| Alma mater | B.A. University of Pennsylvania M.B.A. University of Michigan |
| Spouse(s) | Gail Kamer |
Warren N. Lieberfarb was born on September 28, 1943. He is known for his important work in the world of home entertainment. Today, he leads his own company, Warren N. Lieberfarb & Associates, LLC. This company helps other businesses with new digital media technology.
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Early Life and Education
Warren Lieberfarb grew up in a Jewish family. His father made children's clothes. Warren studied economics at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He then earned a master's degree in business from the University of Michigan.
Career in Entertainment
Starting in Film
In 1967, Warren Lieberfarb began working as a financial analyst for Paramount Pictures. This is where he first learned about the idea of putting movies on a disc. The president of Paramount, Stanley R. Jaffe, asked him to look into new ways to watch movies at home.
In 1973, he became a vice president at 20th Century Fox. He worked in telecommunications, which is about sending information over long distances.
Leading Warner Home Video
In 1984, Warren Lieberfarb became the president of Warner Home Video (WHV). This company was the home entertainment part of Warner Bros. Entertainment. He led WHV for almost 20 years, helping it grow a lot.
The Father of DVD
Warren Lieberfarb's biggest achievement at WHV was his role in creating the DVD. Many people call him "The Father of DVD." His idea for the DVD changed how people watched movies at home. Before DVDs, people mostly rented movies. With DVDs, it became popular to buy movies. This change helped movie studios earn a lot more money from home video sales.
After Warner Home Video
In January 2003, James F. Cardwell took over as president of Warner Home Video. After that, Warren Lieberfarb started his own company, Warren N. Lieberfarb & Associates, LLC.
Other Roles and Contributions
Warren Lieberfarb has also served on the boards of several important organizations. He was on the board of directors for Sirius Satellite Radio. He also helped guide the University of Pennsylvania as a trustee. He was also on the board of the American Film Institute, which supports filmmaking.
Personal Life
Warren Lieberfarb is married to Gail Kamer, who is an investment adviser. They live in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Images for kids
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Warren Lieberfarb with Faye Dunaway at the 1988 Academy Awards.
