(1879–1974), Polish-born American film producer; born Schmuel Gelbfisz; changed to Samuel Goldfish then Goldwyn. His production credits include Wuthering Heights (1939), The Pride of the Yankees (1942), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Porgy and Bess (1959).
Definition of Goldwyn, Samuel in US English:
Goldwyn, Samuel
proper nounˈɡōldwən
(1879–1974), US movie producer; born in Poland; born Schmuel Gelbfisz, changed to Samuel Goldfish then Goldwyn. His production credits include Wuthering Heights (1939), The Pride of the Yankees (1942), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Porgy and Bess (1959).