Jack Valenti was a distinguished American lobbyist and film industry executive. He served as the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) from 1966 to 2004, guiding the organization through pivotal changes in the film industry. Born on September 5, 1921, in Houston, Texas, Valenti passed away on April 26, 2007.
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Source: This Time, This Place: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood
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Source: This Time, This Place: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood