Paul Bloch Explained

Paul Bloch should not be confused with Paul Block.

Paul Bloch
Birth Date:July 17, 1939
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education:University High School
Alma Mater:University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation:Publicist

Paul Bloch (July 17, 1939 – May 25, 2018) was an American publicist. He was the chairman of Rogers & Cowan, and he represented many celebrities.

Early life

Bloch was born on July 17, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York.[1] [2] [3] He was educated at the University High School in Los Angeles, and he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1962.[2] [3]

Career

Bloch began his career at Rogers & Cowan in 1961.[3] He initially worked in the mailroom,[3] and later became the head of the music department.[2] By the time of his death, he was chairman.[2] Over the course of his career, he represented many celebrities, including Victoria Beckham, Kevin Costner, Tom Cruise, Farrah Fawcett, Barry Gibb, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Keaton, Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Lisa Marie Presley, Diana Ross, Sharon Stone, and John Travolta.[2] [3]

Bloch received the Les Mason Award from the International Cinematographers Guild in 1991.[4] He was the namesame of the Paul Bloch Salad at The Palm.[5]

Death

Bloch died on May 25, 2018, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.[2] [3] [6]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/los-angeles-ca/paul-bloch-7862742 Paul Bloch-obituary
  2. News: Saperstein. Pat. Paul Bloch, Publicist to the Stars and Rogers & Cowan Chairman, Dies at 78. May 30, 2018. Variety. May 25, 2018.
  3. News: Barnes. Mike. Paul Bloch, Famed Publicist Adept at Putting Out Fires in Hollywood, Dies at 78. May 30, 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. May 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: Les Mason Award. International Cinematographers Guild. May 30, 2018.
  5. News: Medavoy. Mike. Mike Medavoy. Publicist Paul Bloch Remembered by Mike Medavoy: "Tough Guy" With a "Great Smile". May 30, 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. May 29, 2018.
  6. News: Williams. Trey. Paul Bloch, Rogers & Cowan Publicity Giant, Dies at 78. May 30, 2018. San Francisco Chronicle. May 25, 2018.