George Kaufman(III)
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A veteran of the Korean War, Kaufman earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his masters from New York University. The family real estate business began in 1918, and he became president of the Kaufman Realty Corp. in the late 1950s. Kaufman served on the boards of a number of philanthropic and civil organizations, including the Whitney Museum, the Fashion Institute of Technology, Exploring the Arts and the Museum of the Moving Image. He also was the founding chairman of the Fashion Center BID.
In 1982, Kaufman acquired Astoria Studios with a plan to build a world-class film and television production center that would continue the studio's legacy and bring more productions to New York. Built in 1920 the Kaufman Astoria Studios opened a backlot, the only outdoor stage facility in New York City.
In 1982, Kaufman acquired Astoria Studios with a plan to build a world-class film and television production center that would continue the studio's legacy and bring more productions to New York. Built in 1920 the Kaufman Astoria Studios opened a backlot, the only outdoor stage facility in New York City.