M. J. Frankovich
Mike Frankovich | |
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Frankovich in 1965 | |
| Born | Mitchell John Frankovich September 29, 1909 Bisbee, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1992 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
| Other names | Mike Frankovich |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Spouse(s) | Binnie Barnes (1940–1992; his death; 3 adopted children) Georgiana (or Georgianna) Feagans (1938–19??) |
Mike Frankovich (born Mitchell John Frankovich, September 29, 1909 – January 1, 1992), also known professionally as M. J. Frankovich, was an American football player turned film actor and producer. For a number of years he was head of Columbia Pictures in London. His achievements included helping finance Bridge on the River Kwai and giving Goldie Hawn her first key film roles.