Herbert Hutner
Herbert Loeb Hutner | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 2008 (aged 99) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, private investment banker, philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founder of Osterman & Hutner; Chairman of multiple companies; President's Advisory Committee on the Arts (1982–1990) |
Herbert Loeb Hutner (December 21, 1908 – December 7, 2008) was a distinguished American attorney, private investment banker, and philanthropist.
Early life
Hutner was born in New York City on December 21, 1908. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University in 1928 and subsequently obtained his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1931.
Career
Launching his professional journey on Wall Street, Hutner co-established the firm Osterman & Hutner alongside Lester Osterman. He went on to hold leadership positions as chairman of Sleight & Hellmuth Inc., Pressed Metals of America, Struthers Wells Corp., and the Platinum Mining Co. Additionally, he served as President of New England Life Insurance Co.
Between 1982 and 1990, Hutner led the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts during the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
Philanthropy
Hutner was actively involved in supporting the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and the Young Musicians Foundation. He also played a pivotal role in founding the Los Angeles Music Center.
Personal life
Throughout his life, Hutner was married three times. His first marriage to Marjorie Mayer produced two children: Jeffrey Hutner (born 1942) and Lynn M. Collwell (born 1945). On November 5, 1962, he wed Zsa Zsa Gabor, with their marriage ending in divorce on March 3, 1966. His third marriage was to actress Juli Reding on November 28, 1969.
Death
Hutner passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on December 7, 2008, shortly before reaching his centennial birthday at age 99.