Obituary of Dave Merrick

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Dave Merrick

David Messick (born November 27, 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a film producer who was best known for producing the 1961 musical, “Subways are for Sleeping.” David died on April 25, 2000 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 88.

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Dave Merrick Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Merrick, David
    • Common Name: Dave Merrick
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: November 27, 1911
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dave Margoulis
    • Occupation: Film Producer
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Lee Margoulis
    • Father: Samuel Margulois
    • Mother: Celia Margulois
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Leonore Beck (married?-divorced 1963)
      • Etan Aronson (married?-divorced 1999)
      • Karen Prunczik (married 1982-divorced 1983)
      • Etan Aaronson (married 1983-divorced 1995)
      • Natalie Lloyd (married 1999-2000, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cecilia Ann Merrick
      • Marguerita Merrick

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 25 2000 at age 88
  • Place: London, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)

Category Tags:

Film ProducerAmerican Born on November 27th Born in 1911 Born in Missouri Died in 2000 Died at age 88 Died from Old age

David's Notable Roles:

  • Subways are for Sleeping

Quotable Quotes:

"There's a horse's ass for every light on Broadway." (IMDB)

"David Merrick was a pioneering and influential figure in the world of theatre, whose legacy lives on through his incredible contributions to the industry and his passion for producing critically acclaimed and beloved productions. (V)"

"David Merrick was a renowned American theatrical producer who paved the way for numerous successful Broadway shows, but unfortunately his life was cut short due to unknown circumstances. (V)"

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