Frederick Christian Schang
Encyclopedia
Frederick Christian Schang III (December 15, 1893 - July 15, 1971) was a talent agent
and later president of Columbia Artists Management
.
. He then worked for the Metropolitan Music Bureau. In 1948 he was elected president of Columbia Artists Management
. He died on July 15, 1971,
Talent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
and later president of Columbia Artists Management
Columbia Artists Management
Columbia Artists Management is an international leader in managing the careers and touring activities of the world's most prominent performing artists and institutions.Led by Chairman and CEO Ronald A...
.
Biography
He was born on December 15, 1893 and attended the Columbia School of Journalism. After graduation he was a reporter for the New York TribuneNew York Tribune
The New York Tribune was an American newspaper, first established by Horace Greeley in 1841, which was long considered one of the leading newspapers in the United States...
. He then worked for the Metropolitan Music Bureau. In 1948 he was elected president of Columbia Artists Management
Columbia Artists Management
Columbia Artists Management is an international leader in managing the careers and touring activities of the world's most prominent performing artists and institutions.Led by Chairman and CEO Ronald A...
. He died on July 15, 1971,