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Lewis Robert “Lew” Wasserman (March 22, 1913 – June 3, 2002) was an American talent agent and studio executive, sometimes credited with creating and later taking apart the studio system[dubious – discuss] in a career spanning more than six decades. He was also the manager of MCA for the Martin and Lewis comedy team.

• Born: Lewis Robert Wasserman March 22, 1913 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
• Died: June 3, 2002 (aged 89) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Hollywood studio head; talent agent
• Spouse: Edith Beckerman (November 4, 1915 – August 18, 2011); 1 child

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Bill Clinton Honors Edie Wasserman, Lew Wasserman's Wife
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-10-15 08:28:54
Bill Higgins The former president and wife, Secretary of State, Hillary were on hand at the Friday memorial for the MCA chairman's wife, who died Aug. 18.read more

Edie Wasserman, Wife of Lew Wasserman, Dies at 95
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-08-18 23:12:54
Mike Barnes She died Thursday of natural causes in Beverly Hills.read more

Edie Wasserman, Wife of Lew Wasserman, Dies at 95
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-08-18 23:12:54
Mike Barnes UPDATED: She was a philanthropist, patron of education and the arts and for decades the "first lady" of Hollywood.read more