Radio and television entertainment executive (1906–1971)
H. Leslie Hoffman
Born
Herman Leslie Hoffman
1906
Died
(1971-06-24)June 24, 1971
Zurich, Switzerland (residence: San Marino, California, US)
Nationality
American
Other names
Les Hoffman
Occupation(s)
Founder and CEO of Hoffman Radio, later called Hoffman Electronics Corporation 1941–1971
Known for
Pioneering work on practical photovoltaic cells, aircraft navigation systems, radio and television products, philanthropy, and major donor and supporter of the University of Southern California (USC).
H. Leslie Hoffman (1906 – June 24, 1971) was an American businessman. He was the founder and CEO of Hoffman Radio from 1941 to 1971, which changed its name to Hoffman Radio and Television in 1948. In the 1950s, he formed Hoffman Electronics Corporation, based in El Monte, California, consisting of several electronic divisions involved with consumer, industrial and military products. He was married to Elaine Stevely Hoffman (1906–1989). Together in 1954, they formed the H. Leslie Hoffman and Elaine S. Hoffman Foundation, Pasadena, a philanthropic organization. He and his wife Elaine were large donors and supporters of the University of Southern California (USC) and were directly involved with its growth, academic growth and stature. Hoffman served on the Board of Trustees at USC for 17 years.
about LesHoffman's achievements in making Hoffman Radio and Television the largest west coast producer of televisions. In two years (1948–1950) Hoffman Radio...
OCLC 48098585. Weaver, William (1986) [1972]. "The Man who wrote Hoffman". Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Liner notes). London: Decca Records. OCLC 15275271...
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He returns Les's engagement ring, and Les says, "The only reason you're still living is because I never kissed you." Despite his anger, Les admits that...
10-inch, 78 rpm records by bandleader Les Baxter and composer Harry Revel with theremin player Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman released on Capitol in April 1947. Music...
Torah sages), and was also known to be "of great moral conduct and piety". Hoffman was the leading authority on traditional halakha (Jewish law) in Germany...
Romeo. Hoffman began playing drums at the age of nine. He developed skills in music and art under the direction of Eddie Allen, Sylvia Spicuzza, LeRoy Augustine...
Samuel J. Hoffman (July 23, 1903 in New York City – December 6, 1967 in Los Angeles) was a notable thereminist. At age 14, began playing the violin professionally...
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his feature directorial debut), produced by Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman, and written by Mike White and Ken Daurio. It stars the voices of Steve...
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19134010102. Rinkes, I. J. (1920). "De l'action de l'Hypochlorite de Sodium sur les Amides D'Acides". Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas. 39 (12): 704–710...
Lucien Hoffman (born in Brussels in 1891, died in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in 1951) was a Belgian sculptor, pupil of Victor Rousseau. Lucien Hoffman is the...
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wide receiver Cody Hoffman rejoins Montreal Alouettes on practice squad". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved January 18, 2017. "LCF : Les Alouettes de Montréal...
broadcast Ethan Hawke Directing Maya Hawke, Laura Linney, Steve Zahn, Cooper Hoffman, Alessandro Nivola and More in ‘Wildcat’(EXCLUSIVE) "Laura Linney". "Rotten...
all of his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), an autistic savant of whose existence Charlie was unaware. Charlie is...
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