Irving Thalberg

Production

May 30, 1899— September 14, 1936 (age 37)

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Irving Grant Thalberg, I.R. Irving, Boy Wonder, Wunderkind

Biography

Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 – September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, mostly for Metro Goldwyn Mayer.