Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leslie Roy Moonves |
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| Known For | Being the chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation from 2003 to 2018 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Hometown | New York City, US |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Valley Stream Central High School, New York, USA |
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| Degree | Spanish language |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Religion | Judaism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Julie Chen |
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Family
| Father | Herman Moonves (Army Veteran) | ||||||
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| Mother | Josephine Schleifer (Homemaker) | ||||||
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| Spouse | Julie Chen Moonves | ||||||
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Career
| Overview | Les Moonves enjoyed a prominent career in the media industry, initially pursuing acting before transitioning into production. His leadership at CBS saw the network dominate the ratings, with numerous successful shows. He had prior influential roles at Lorimar Television and Warner Bros. Television, where he championed breakout hits and launched the careers of numerous stars. After being a key figure in mergers that shaped television, his career was marred by allegations of misconduct, leading to his exit from CBS. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Belongs to a Jewish family from Brooklyn, New York City. | |
| Initially pursued premedical studies in college before shifting to Spanish language. | |
| Acted in several plays during his college years. | |
| Worked as an assistant casting director before moving into television production. | |
| Tasked with developing first-run syndication and pay/cable programming at 20th Century Fox Television. | |
| Gained prominence at Warner Bros. for nurturing talents like Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney. | |
| Faced controversies and legal battles over sexual harassment allegations, impacting his career trajectory. | |
| Practices Transcendental Meditation for anxiety management. |
