The former Showtime Network boxing czar, senior VP and executive producer Jay Larkin has passed away at age 59. He was a friendly, accessible, kind-hearted, and very likeable man, as reflected in this Biofile interview which we did in 2002.
Hobbies/Interests: “Play with my kids, go to the theater.”
Favorite Movies: “Godfather I, II.”
Musical Tastes: “Classical Beatles, 60’s rock, Mozart, [...]
Status: Former track & field champion was one of the top American Sportsman of the Century. Winner of 10 Olympic medals including nine gold, Winner of 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold.
DOB: July 1, 1948 In: Birmingham, AL
Track Heroes/Inspirations: “I looked up to Jesse Owens. My parents – very influential in my life. My father knew [...]
DOB: September 7, 1949 In: Newark, NJ
Music Inspirations: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilkins.
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: I like to cook. I like to sew. I like studying the Bible. I like shopping [smiles]. I’m a shoe fan.
Favorite Movie: The Incredibles [laughs].
Last Book : The Bible.
Favorite TV Show: Smallville.
Musical Favorites: I like Beyonce, Norah [...]
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