Jack Valenti

Jack Joseph Valenti (September 5, 1921 – April 26, 2007) was an American political advisor and lobbyist who served as a Special Assistant to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was also the longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America. During his 38-year tenure in the MPAA, he created the MPAA film rating system, and was generally regarded as one of the most influential pro-copyright lobbyists in the world.

Jack Valenti
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Motion Picture Association of America
In office
June 1, 1966  September 1, 2004
Preceded byEric Johnston
Succeeded byDan Glickman
White House Chief of Staff
De facto
In office
July 8, 1965  June 1, 1966
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byBill Moyers (de facto)
Succeeded byW. Marvin Watson (de facto)
White House Appointments Secretary
In office
November 22, 1963  February 1, 1965
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byKenneth O'Donnell
Succeeded byW. Marvin Watson
Personal details
Born
Jack Joseph Valenti

(1921-09-05)September 5, 1921
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 2007(2007-04-26) (aged 85)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Spouse
Mary Wiley
(m. 1962)
Children3
EducationUniversity of Houston (BBA)
Harvard University (MBA)
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