Howard Atlee
American press agent, publicist, dog breeder and handler (1926–2024)
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Born | (1926-05-14)May 14, 1926 Bucyrus, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 15, 2024(2024-03-15) (aged 97) |
Occupation(s) | Press agent, publicist, dog breeder, dog handler |
Howard Atlee (May 14, 1926 – March 15, 2024) was an American press agent, publicist, dog breeder and handler. Born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 14, 1926,[1] he died on March 15, 2024, at the age of 97.[2][3]
Atlee previously served in the United States Navy before he worked as a publicist and agent.[3] An account stated that his interest in Broadway Theatre began after he attended a professionally staged production while stationed in the Navy in Boston.[2] His work as a publicist helped launch the career of Edward Albee through his involvement in the promotion of the latter's play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, in 1962.[2] Atlee also became an actor.[3]
References
- ^ "Howard Atlee Heinlen". Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Roberts, Sam (2024-04-05). "Howard Atlee, Showman Who Promoted Dramas and Dogs, Dies at 97". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ a b c "Remembering Howard Atlee". Canine Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
External links
- Howard Atlee at IMDb
- Howard Atlee at the Internet Broadway Database