Jack McGowan
1894–1977 (age 83)
Biography
Jack McGowan (1894–1977) applied his talents as a writer and producer to the worlds of theater and film, shaping shows that delighted audiences and celebrating collaboration among creative colleagues. Those who worked beside him remembered his tireless energy and steady hand in managing productions big and small.
He championed young writers and performers, urging them to keep learning even in the face of setbacks, and he rests at Kensico Cemetery, where his legacy of mentorship endures.