As per our current Database, Grant Tinker has been died on Nov 28, 2016 (age 91).
When Grant Tinker die, Grant Tinker was 91 years old.
| Popular As | Grant Tinker |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Age | 91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 11, 1925 (Stamford, CT) |
| Birthday | January 11 |
| Town/City | Stamford, CT |
| Nationality | CT |
Grant Tinker’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Grant Tinker was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Longtime NBC chairman and CEO from 1981 until 1986. He co-founded MTM Enterprises with his former wife, Actress and comedienne Mary Tyler Moore.
He worked in the radio department of NBC.
He was known as the man who saved NBC, thanks to greenlighting The Cosby Show, Family Ties, The Golden Girls, Cheers, and several other hit shows.
He was married to Moore for 19 years from 1962 until 1981. Their company spawned Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, WKRP in Cincinnati, and other TV classics.
He hired James L. Brooks and Allan Burns to create and produce his wife's eponymous sitcom.
