Hugh Pickett Explained

Hugh Frank Digby Pickett, CM (April 11, 1913  - February 13, 2006) was a Canadian impresario who made major contributions to Vancouver's arts and entertainment scene.[1]

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was a manager and press agent with Theatre Under the Stars.[2]

In 1986, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for his involvement with "Vancouver's famed Theatre Under The Stars".[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://hughpickett.com/index.php?s=bio/ Hugh Pickett Bio
  2. News: Hugh Pickett, Impresario:1913-2006: Mr. Showbiz's keen wit and wicked tongue made him a Vancouver favourite of visiting stars Marlene Dietrich, Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn, Phyllis Diller and Mitzi Gaynor. The Globe and Mail. March 14, 2006. Tom Hawthorn. S9.
  3. Web site: Order of Canada citation . 2006-12-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070930031536/http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=1342 . 2007-09-30 . dead .

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