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Sylvester Weaver

American television executive

Died when: 93 years 84 days (1118 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Sylvester Weaver

Sylvester Laflin "Pat" Weaver Jr. (December 21, 1908 – March 15, 2002) was an American broadcasting executive who was president of NBC between 1953 and 1955.

He has been credited with reshaping commercial broadcasting's format and philosophy as radio gave way to television as America's dominant home entertainment.

His daughter is actress Sigourney Weaver.


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