Harold Hecht Biography

Fast Facts

• His children were Harold, Jr․, Adam and Rebecca Hecht
• Made his first film credits as a dance director and choreographer for musicals including "Horse Feathers," "She Done Him Wrong" and "Bed of Roses․"
• His entertainment career began on stage as a teenager, performing with Metropolitan Opera Company and actress Martha Graham
• Known for producing the 1955 film "Marty," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Picture
• Best known for collaborating with actor Burt Lancaster, who he created three production companies with