Zev Buffman

Zev Buffman (October 11, 1930[1] – March 31, 2020) was an Israeli Broadway producer. He was President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida.[2] He made more than 40 Broadway shows. He partnered with Elizabeth Taylor to present her in her Broadway debut, The Little Foxes. Buffman was also the co-founding General Partner of the NBA Champion Basketball team the Miami Heat.[3] In 2011-2018, Buffman was named the President & CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Zev Buffman
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Born(1930-10-11)October 11, 1930
DiedMarch 31, 2020(2020-03-31) (aged 89)
Occupation
  • Broadway Producer
  • CEO
  • Sports Team Owner
Organization
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
Spouse(s)Vilma Buffman

Buffman died at a hospital in Seattle of pancreatic cancer on March 31, 2020 at the age of 89.[4]

References

  1. "Zev Buffman, Legendary Local & National Figure, Dead at 89 | Florida Theater on Stage". 3 April 2020.
  2. "Ruth Eckerd Hall's Former President and CEO Zev Buffman Passes Away at Age 89".
  3. "Playoff Year-By-Year | The Official Site Of The Miami Heat". NBA.com. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  4. Zev Buffman, 89, Prolific Producer From Broadway to Florida, Dies