Erik Lee Preminger
Erik Lee Preminger | |
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| Born | Eric Lee Kirkland December 11, 1944 New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Erik de Diego |
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| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse | Barbara van Nattem (divorced) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | June Havoc (aunt) |
Erik Lee Preminger (born December 11, 1944) is an American writer, actor, and producer.
Early life
Preminger's birth name was Eric Lee Kirkland. His true paternity was not known to him until he was an adult. He was named by his mother Gypsy Rose Lee and her then-husband, Alexander Kirkland.[1] His father was film director Otto Preminger.[2][3] He was the only nephew of actress June Havoc, Gypsy Rose Lee's younger sister.
Personal life
He wrote an autobiography about his relationship with his mother: Gypsy & Me: At Home and on the Road with Gypsy Rose Lee (Little, Brown - 1984, ISBN 0-89621-634-9) which was later re-issued as My G-String Mother: At Home and Backstage With Gypsy Rose Lee (ISBN 1-58394-096-0).
In 1967, he married flight attendant Barbara van Nattem, but the marriage ended in divorce.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Heartbreak Kid | Pecan Pie Waiter | Also associate producer |
| 1975 | Rosebud | Ken | Also writer |
References
- ^ Bolotin, Susan (1984-11-18). "MOTHER LIKED HER ROOM WARM". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Gent, George (1971-02-06). "Preminger Is Seeking to Adopt His Son by Late Gypsy Rose Lee". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Harbaugh, Pam (2020-01-15). "Gypsy Rose Lee and Her Son, Together Wherever They Went". AMERICAN THEATRE. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ McNeil Jr., Donald G. "Gypsy Rose Lee's Love Child, Now 39, Bares His Soul in a Book About Their Lives". www.people.com. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
External links
- Erik Lee Preminger at IMDb
- New York Times movie listing for Erik Lee Preminger
- Review of Gypsy Rose Lee's Home Movies
- Erik's Gypsy Rose Lee Website
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