Tracy Posner
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Tracy Posner Ward is an actress, animal rights
rescuer and activist, with her husband, actor Burt Ward
. She is a daughter of the late American businessman and philanthropist Victor Posner
. In 1983, she was appointed as a vice president, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary to several corporations to include Wilson Brothers
, NVF company, Southeastern Public Service Authority and Birdsboro Corporation. Posner Ward has been described as "one of the world's wealthiest women". She appeared in What's the Worst That Could Happen?
, founded Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, a giant breed dog rescue organization. The Wards operate a communal home for dogs, where they nurse 45-50 dogs at a time back to health, then put them up for adoption at their home and facility in Norco
, California. The city of Norco
limits non-profit animal rescue organizations to 55 animals on premises at a time.
. Speaking to the assembled guests and reporters, Posner Ward apologized for her father's inability to attend by saying, "My father planned to come up to the last minute; I hope you realize how hard he tried to make it. He is truly honored by this decision." She declined to speak about her father's legal case in Florida.
In 1989, Victor Posner sent Tracy to take over Burt Ward's video company.
In 1994, Posner Ward sued her half brother Steven Posner, claiming he let one of her smaller trust funds, a $2 million trust fund dwindle to $100,000 with undocumented loans and other transactions of little or no value. In the lawsuit initiated by Tracy Ward, she alleged in Dade Circuit Court
that the trust should have passed to her at age 21 and kept secret until 1993. Posner Ward was involved in lawsuits until 2004 which entangled the estate of her late father, industrialist Victor Posner
, who changed his will shortly before he died in 2002, and removed his children and grandchildren as heirs to his estate. A lawsuit by Troy Posner, not including Tracy, was eventually settled for $14 million.
, who played Robin opposite Adam West
in the Batman
television series (1966–68). The Wards have a daughter, Melody.
Animal rights
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings...
rescuer and activist, with her husband, actor Burt Ward
Burt Ward
Burt Ward is an American television actor and activist. He is best known for his portrayal of Robin in the television series Batman and its theatrical film spin-off.-Early life:...
. She is a daughter of the late American businessman and philanthropist Victor Posner
Victor Posner
Victor Posner was an American businessman. He was known as one of the highest paid business executives of his generation. He was a pioneer of the leveraged buyout.-Career:...
. In 1983, she was appointed as a vice president, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary to several corporations to include Wilson Brothers
Wilson Brothers & Company
A prominent Victorian-era architecture and engineering firm established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wilson Brothers & Company was especially noted for its structural expertise. The brothers designed or contributed engineering work to hundreds of bridges, railroad stations and industrial...
, NVF company, Southeastern Public Service Authority and Birdsboro Corporation. Posner Ward has been described as "one of the world's wealthiest women". She appeared in What's the Worst That Could Happen?
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
What's the Worst That Could Happen? is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Sam Weisman and starring Martin Lawrence and Danny DeVito. Loosely based on the book of the same name by Donald Westlake, the film's supporting cast includes John Leguizamo, Bernie Mac, Larry Miller, Nora Dunn, GQ, and...
Animal rights work
In 1994, Tracy Posner Ward and her husband, actor Burt WardBurt Ward
Burt Ward is an American television actor and activist. He is best known for his portrayal of Robin in the television series Batman and its theatrical film spin-off.-Early life:...
, founded Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, a giant breed dog rescue organization. The Wards operate a communal home for dogs, where they nurse 45-50 dogs at a time back to health, then put them up for adoption at their home and facility in Norco
Norco
Norco may refer to more than one place:* Norco, California, USA* Norco, Louisiana, USANorco may also refer to:* Norco Performance Bikes, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer* Norco, a trade name for the pain relieving combination hydrocodone/paracetamol...
, California. The city of Norco
Norco
Norco may refer to more than one place:* Norco, California, USA* Norco, Louisiana, USANorco may also refer to:* Norco Performance Bikes, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer* Norco, a trade name for the pain relieving combination hydrocodone/paracetamol...
limits non-profit animal rescue organizations to 55 animals on premises at a time.
Business career
In August 1984, Posner Ward represented her father, Victor Posner, who was unable to attend the renaming of a street in his name by Hermitage, PennsylvaniaHermitage, Pennsylvania
Hermitage is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,157 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. Speaking to the assembled guests and reporters, Posner Ward apologized for her father's inability to attend by saying, "My father planned to come up to the last minute; I hope you realize how hard he tried to make it. He is truly honored by this decision." She declined to speak about her father's legal case in Florida.
In 1989, Victor Posner sent Tracy to take over Burt Ward's video company.
In 1994, Posner Ward sued her half brother Steven Posner, claiming he let one of her smaller trust funds, a $2 million trust fund dwindle to $100,000 with undocumented loans and other transactions of little or no value. In the lawsuit initiated by Tracy Ward, she alleged in Dade Circuit Court
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is a Circuit Court composed of Miami-Dade County in South Florida. Appeals from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit are heard by the Florida Third District Court of Appeal.-History:...
that the trust should have passed to her at age 21 and kept secret until 1993. Posner Ward was involved in lawsuits until 2004 which entangled the estate of her late father, industrialist Victor Posner
Victor Posner
Victor Posner was an American businessman. He was known as one of the highest paid business executives of his generation. He was a pioneer of the leveraged buyout.-Career:...
, who changed his will shortly before he died in 2002, and removed his children and grandchildren as heirs to his estate. A lawsuit by Troy Posner, not including Tracy, was eventually settled for $14 million.
Personal life
Tracy is the wife of actor Burt WardBurt Ward
Burt Ward is an American television actor and activist. He is best known for his portrayal of Robin in the television series Batman and its theatrical film spin-off.-Early life:...
, who played Robin opposite Adam West
Adam West
William West Anderson , better known by the stage name Adam West, is an American actor best known for his lead role in the Batman TV series and the film of the same name...
in the Batman
Batman (TV series)
Batman is an American television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin — two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company network for three seasons from January 12, 1966 to...
television series (1966–68). The Wards have a daughter, Melody.
External links
- Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions website
- Tracy Posner on IMDB
- Holy Borzoi Batman! Tracy and Burt Ward Gentle Giants Dog Photos
- List of United States and Canadian Mastiff Dog Rescue Clubs
- List of Canine Rescue Organizations in Southern California