Henry Orenstein

Henry Orenstein (born Henryk Orenstein; October 13, 1923 – December 14, 2021) was a Polish-born Jewish-American toymaker, professional poker player, entrepreneur and Holocaust survivor who resided in Verona, New Jersey. A survivor of five Nazi concentration camps and death camps, he emigrated to the United States as a refugee after the war, and later held more than 100 patents, including for the Transformers toyline. He made a fortune as a toy designer and manufacturer, and was inducted into the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame. His family includes his niece Lili Bosse, noted philanthropist and mayor of Beverly Hills, California.

For the Canadian artist, see Henry Orenstein (painter).
Henry Orenstein
BornHenryk Orenstein
(1923-10-13)October 13, 1923
Hrubieszów, Poland
DiedDecember 14, 2021(2021-12-14) (aged 98)
Livingston, New Jersey, United States
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)4
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		8th, 1995

Orenstein played poker professionally in the US. In 2008, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame because of his consistent record and winnings.

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