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People named Frederick Brisson

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Frederick Brisson
Born Ejner Petersen to Carl and Cleo Petersen. his father changed their surname to Brisson and after winning the European light-heavyweight championship, began acting and singing. In 1934, the family moved to the US and father Carl pursued a successful career in nightclubs and movies. Son Ejner changed his first name to Frederick and began a show business career as a manager, co-producer, and talent agent in England. In 1939, he sailed to America and obtained a job as a junior partner in the Frank Vincent talent agency in Hollywood. Actor Cary Grant introduced him to Rosalind Russell. Wives: Arlette Janssens Josephson (4 May 1978 - 8 October 1984) (his death) Rosalind Russell (25 October 1941 - 28 November 1976) (her death) (1 child) His son with Rosalind Russell was Lance Brisson, born 1943. He was separated from his widow Arlette at the time of his death. Two weeks after he died, his son Lance launched a suit against Arlette, challenging her rights to his estate. After two years, a settlement was reached. He was at his first wife Rosalind Russell 's bedside when she died. His wife, Arlette, was a consultant to a communications company and a vice president of Tiffany & Company. She was born around 1939. Frederick was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Force during the War. See Frederick Brisson: Obituary.
Frederick Brisson of Durham, Butte County, California was born on June 9, 1902, and died at age 67 years old in September 1969.
Frederick Brisson of El Cajon, San Diego County, California was born on January 8, 1902, and died at age 77 years old in July 1979.
Frederick Brisson of Plainfield, Hampshire County, MA was born on March 19, 1906, and died at age 71 years old in September 1977.
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