Henry Deas III, Veteran Variety Executive Known for Film Industry Expertise, Passes Away at 75

Culver City, CA (Date) – The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Henry Deas III, a revered figure in Variety’s advertising sales department, renowned for his expertise in film festivals and international markets. Henry Deas III, aged 75, passed away on August 6 in Culver City.

Throughout his career, Deas showcased an unwavering passion for film that resonated across the entertainment landscape. His deep understanding of the world’s most prominent film festivals and his extensive knowledge of filmmakers worldwide established him as an industry expert. Beyond his professional acumen, Deas was known for his perpetual optimism, a trait often accompanied by his trademark broad smile.

“Henry Deas loved the independent film business, and the industry loved him right back,” says Variety Group Publisher and CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. We shall never forget our kind gentleman and Cannes legend. There has never been a sweeter spirit or a more devoted friend to so many.”

Deas, who is originally from Charleston, South Carolina, has led a multifaceted life. He began his acting career by training with renowned teacher Warren Robertson in New York and performed in plays. His acting career took him to Los Angeles, where he participated in the 1976 action thriller “Two-Minute Warning,” alongside John Cassavetes, Charlton Heston, and Beau Bridges. He made an everlasting imprint on television with parts such as “Wonder Woman.”

Deas transitioned into entertainment advertising sales, joining Moving Pictures International in 1991. His career then intertwined with Variety’s, becoming a pivotal figure in its advertising sales department. With his abundant warmth and kindness, Deas touched hearts not just professionally but personally. Every Valentine’s Day, he would gift a single long-stemmed rose to each female employee at Variety, spreading appreciation.

Henry Deas III’s legacy extends beyond his professional accomplishments. In 1980, he took in three young brothers, offering them a home and parenting them as his own. He is survived by his loving sisters, Adele and Zan, a nephew Demian, and the son of one of the young brothers he cared for, Henry Rhys.

As the entertainment industry thinks on Henry Deas III’s enormous impact, his memory will be forever linked to his enduring love of film and his profound influence on those who were fortunate enough to know him.

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Henry Deas III Biography

Henry Deas III, a longtime Variety ad sales executive, died on August 6, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on December 25, 1947, in North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Before joining Variety in 19781, he also explored an acting career in New York.

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