Deceased
When Did Lew Grade Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 91Also known asLord Lew Grace, Sir Lew Grade, Lord Grade, Lou Grade, Louis Winogradsky, Baron Grade, Baron Lew Grade, Lev WinogradskyGenderMaleNationalityUkraineBorn25/12/1906Born inTokmak, Taurida Governorate, Russian EmpireDied14/12/1998Died inLondonWikidataQ336801 ↗Buried atLiberal Jewish Cemetery, WillesdenTMDb#24328 ↗
Lew Grade, Baron Grade, was a British media proprietor and impresario. Born to Jewish parents in the Russian Empire, he emigrated to the United Kingdom as a child and was raised in London. Originally a dancer, and later a talent agent, Grade's interest in television production began in 1954 when he founded the Incorporated Television Company to distribute programmes.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All About 'Thunderbirds'Movie | (archive footage) | 102 |
| 1998 | Heroes of Comedy: Arthur AskeyMovie | Self (as Lord Grade) | 92 |
| 1994 | The World of Jim HensonMovie | Self (archive footage) | 88 |
| 1980 | Magic NightMovie | Self | 74 |
| 1975 | A Salute to Sir Lew GradeMovie | Self | 69 |