Leslie Moonves was born on October 6, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA as Leslie R. Moonves. He is an actor, known for AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005), Entertainment Tonight (1981) and Chaos on the Bridge (2014). He has been married to Julie Chen since December 23, 2004. They have one child. He was previously married to Nancy Wiesenfeld.
Was trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Is currently the president of CBS. From 1989 to 1993, he was President of Lorimar Television. Became President of Warner Bros. Television in July 1993. Joined CBS as President of CBS Entertainment in July 1995. President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Television since April 1998. Elected to CBS Corp. Board of Directors in July 1999. Children, with Nancy Wiesenfeld: Adam Moonves , Sara Moonves , and Michael Moonves. Les and his wife, Julie Chen , are expecting their first child, due October 4, 2009 [April 21, 2009]. Father, with Julie Chen , of a son, Charlie, born September 24, 2009. Was appointed, along with MTV Networks chief, Tom Freston , as co-President and co-COO of Viacom (parent company of CBS, Paramount Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Simon & Schuster, among other entertainment properties). [July 2004]
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Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk. The documentary, directed, written and presented by Shatner reveals the drama, chaos and controversy behind the scenes as producers tried to make lighting strike twice. Not only were the beloved original characters of Kirk, Spock and McCoy excluded from the new series, the studio also attempted to block the involvement of the creator of the original series - Gene Roddenberry. Few believed it would work including those closest to the production. Yet Star Trek: The Next Generation went on to enormous success lasting seven seasons and spawning the multi-billion dollar Star Trek franchise, which continues to the present day. Now, more than 25 years later, William Shatner brings together the cast, crew and fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation to present...