Bio: David Susskind was born on December 19, 1920 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Eleanor and Franklin (1976), Ages of Man (1966) and Death of a Salesman (1966). He was previously married to Joyce Davidson and Phyllis Briskin. He died on February 22, 1987 in New York City, New York, USA.
Tivia: David Susskind was married to Phyllis Briskin Susskind for 24 years with 3 children, two daughters one born in 1943 and the other in 1946 and a son born in 1954.Hosted and produced "Open End" interview program from 1958-1966 featuring such guests as Rod Serling, Ernie Kovacs, James Baldwin and William F. Buckley.Father of Andrew Susskind.Daughter with Joyce Davidson, Samantha Maria born 1967.First cousin of Norman Lear.Silver-haired pioneer talk-show host, noted for his mellifluous baritone voice.Began as a press agent for Warner Brothers.During World War II, he served as a communications officer on an attack transport and saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.Graduated with honours from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and from Harvard University in 1942.