Gary Garfinkel
# Gary Garfinkel

Gary Garfinkel (September 25, 1962 – May 25, 2018) was an American television executive.

## Early life

Garfinkel graduated from Cinnaminson (NJ) High School in 1980 and from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in finance and the New York University Stern School of Business.

## Career

Garfinkel began his career at Salomon Brothers. He subsequently worked for Sony Pictures Entertainment, and he joined Showtime Networks in 1993. In 2012, he became co-head of its acquisitions department with Kent Sevener.

## Death

Garfinkel died on May 25, 2018, at the age of 55.

