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John M. Florescu

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John M. Florescu
File:John Florescu-TV show.jpg John_Florescu-TV_show.jpg
Born (1954-04-14) April 14, 1954 (age 70)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
🏳️ NationalityUS
Other namesMaurice
💼 Occupation
TV producer, journalist, businessman
Known forThe King Who Tricked Hitler, Trump vs. Clinton

John M. Florescu (John Maurice Florescu, US, born April 14, 1954) is a TV producer,[1] businessman and journalist with experience in the United States and Europe.[2] [3] Florescu is one of the founders of Centrade, a family-owned US media company based in Houston,[4] and also the founder of Chainsaw, a production and post-production company based in Bucharest.[5]

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but comes from one of Romania’s oldest families with roots going back more than 600 years.[6] His father, Radu Florescu, was a Romanian academic, Professor of History, and the co-author of a series of bestselling books about Vlad Dracula.[7]

Nominations and awards[edit]

Since 2014, Florescu is a trustee of Hospice of Hope,[8] a UK-based charity that works to improve the quality of life for the terminally ill and their families, in Romania and surrounding countries.[9] His work has been recognized and decorated in 2016, by Crown Princess Margareta of Romania.[10] The award was given for his telling of the story on how King Michael I arrested Romanian's wartime fascist leader, Ion Antonescu (a courageous and largely unknown action that accelerated the end of WW ll).[11] The documentary, “The King Who Tricked Hitler”,[12][13] that was broadcast internationally in late 2016,[14] was called by Margareta of Romania (Princess of Hohenzollern and the eldest daughter of King Michael I of Romania) "the best historical documentary on my father."[15] Later, on behalf of King Michael, she bestowed Florescu with the order of "Crown of Romania in the rank of Knight and Commander" at a ceremony at Peles Castle in October, 2016.[16]

Early life and education[edit]

Early life and family[edit]

John Florescu is the son of Radu Florescu, a notable American Balkan scholar, born in Bucharest to an aristocratic family ,[17] one of the oldest of the extant Romanian boyar families. His grandfather was a Romanian pre-war diplomat, a pro-western diplomat, who served under Romanian Minister Viorel Tilea to the United Kingdom.[18] The Florescu family sought asylum at the outbreak of World War II and moved to Oxford first, then to the US where John Florescu was born.

Education[edit]

He was educated between Boston area schools and a catholic school outside of Geneva, Switzerland. He is fluent in English and French . He attended Boston College and graduated Magna Cum Laude in history. In 1974 he was matriculated at Oxford University at Campion Hall. At Oxford he served as the first American editor of the university newspaper, “The Cherwell”.[19]

Career[edit]

TV career[edit]

Florescu served as Chief Executive Officer of David Paradine Television, Sir David Frost's Los Angeles-based U.S. television production company. [20] He was Executive Producer of Talking with David Frost,[21] one of the longest-running news and public affairs interview series in PBS history.[22] In this show, he had produced interviews with every past U.S. President (except Obama and Trump) since Richard Nixon, and with some foreign heads of state like Mikhail Gorbachev and Margaret Thatcher.[23] From 1980 to 1982, Florescu ran Video Productions International (VPI) where he pioneered the use of cable television to broadcast political commercials.[24] In 1988, Florescu produced The Next President with David Frost,[25] in a joint venture with US New & World Report and The New York Times.[26]

Political career[edit]

Prior to joining David Frost, Florescu served as Director of Communications for the Democratic National Committee (DNC).[27][28] He worked in presidential campaigns of Edward Kennedy and played a fundraising role in the presidential campaigns of John Kerry[29] and Barack Obama where, with his brother Radu, he ran twice “Romanian-Americans-for-Obama”.[30] [31] From 1982 to 1985, Florescu was Vice President of Boston-based American Program Bureau (APB). In that capacity, Florescu created and served as Executive Producer of the PBS series Great Confrontations[32] at the Oxford Union, a 4-part public affairs debate series that brought together student debaters with world figures.[33] He also served as an adviser to Congressional House Democrats on political use of new technologies[34] a subject on which Florescu has lectured on at Harvard, American Bar Association and Yale University. He has advised the late Senator Edward Kennedy on Romanian political affairs as well as many US and Western businesses entering the Balkan market.[35]

Journalistic career[edit]

From 1977 to 1979, he was an AP writer based in Paris, France.[36] There, he served as a metro writer for The Boston Globe[37] before joining the 1980 Kennedy Presidential campaign, and continued to write editorials later on. He has written editorials about Romania for leading U.S. newspapers [editorials on San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Constitution, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, Boston Sunday Globe, participated in academic symposium on Romanian topics and produced documentaries on Romania for The History Channel.

Entrepreneurship[edit]

Having lived in and out of Romania since 1991, Florescu is involved with the management of media companies pioneered together with his brothers immediately after the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu. John Florescu serves today as Chief Executive Officer of Centrade, a family-owned, US media company based in Houston.[38] Building on the media base established by his brother Radu and Nicholas, John Florescu started new Centrade companies. In 1997, he formed the Bates Agency in Romania; in 1999, he created Cable Direct; in 2005, he launched Chainsaw Europe Studios; and in 2008, he launched Kubis Interactive, where he is acting CEO.[39][40]

Documentary Producing[edit]

Florescu produced, later in 2016, a documentary based on an exclusive interview[41] that he conducted back in 2003 from the last living monarch that lived and participated in World War II, King Michael of Romania. The documentary, named The King Who Tricked Hitler was broadcast internationally by PRO TV, and in UK once, in January 2017.[42] He was decorated as Knight and Commander for his work by Crown Princess Margareta of Romania.[43] In 2016, Florescu along with Trevor Poots,[44] produced the documentary “Trump vs. Clinton”[45] that aired on the eve of the U.S. elections on 8 November. The documentary featured interviews with some of the most prominent US political figures in Democratic and Republican politics as well as foreign policy experts. The 60-minute special covered issues relevant to Europe: NATO, Putin, Russian expansionism, Brexit, cyber war, migration and the EU. In January, 2017, just prior to the Inauguration, Florescu teamed with Poots to deliver a second program, "Trump: What He Means to Europe," with a focus on the new Trump cabinet and the likely effects of a Trump presidency on Europe.[46]

Books[edit]

  • Cazacu, Matei; (2013). Marche frontalière ou Etat dans l'Etat? L'Olténie aux XIVe-XVe siècles. Iasi: Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza. pp. 697–742.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Search this book on

References[edit]

  1. ↑ IMDb Profile, (November 1, 2016). "John Florescu, IMDb Profile". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ Bloomberg profiles, S&P Global Market Intelligence, (February 9, 2017). "Company Overview of Centrade USA, Inc". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Aspen Institute,. "Member Profile, Inc". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  4. ↑ American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, (June 20, 2015). "Centrade". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ Financiarul.ro, (July 9, 2009). "Romania can be regional hub for Chainsaw in this region, says John Florescu". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ Dilema Veche, Mircea VASILESCU (January 5, 2017). "Saga familiei Florescu – dialog cu John FLORESCU şi Radu FLORESCU". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-2632953/Romanian-historian-debunked-Dracula-myth-dies.html
  8. ↑ Hospice of Hope,. "UK Honorary Patrons Committee". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ Hospice Casa Sperantei, (April 1, 2016). "HCS Raport Anual 2015" (PDF). Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  10. ↑ https://www.agerpres.ro/social/2016/10/24/personalitati-decorate-de-principesa-margareta-cu-prilejul-aniversarii-regelui-mihai-galerie-foto--20-32-14
  11. ↑ Romania Regala, (October 24, 2016). "Decorări regale la Castelul Peleș, 24 octombrie 2016". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ Radio Times,. "The King Who Tricked Hitler". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ UK24h,. "The King Who Tricked Hitler". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ↑ TV Guide,. "The King Who Tricked Hitler". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ↑ Familia Regala (Romania), (May 6, 2016). "Războiul Regelui (The King Who Tricked Hitler)". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ Surse de stiri, (October 24, 2016). "Personalități decorate de Principesa Margareta, cu prilejul aniversării Regelui Mihai". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ↑ Adevarul (May 19, 2014). "A murit Radu Florescu. Celebrul istoric, care a făcut din Dracula un brand în SUA, s-a stins la 89 de ani". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  18. ↑ Science & Society, (May 19, 2014). [http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?image=10551832 "Rumanian envoy in London defies recall order to join Free Rumanians in Britain - 15-February-1941". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ↑ A Boston Library Project, Bridge magazine archive, (May 19, 1974). [https://archive.org/stream/bridgemagazinefosp1975bos/bridgemagazinefosp1975bos_djvu.txt "Bridge; a magazine for the Boston College community". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. London & NY: Garland Publishing, Inc. 1996. p. 228. ISBN 9780824037970. Search this book on
  21. ↑ IMDb. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005956/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm/ "Talking with David Frost,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  22. ↑ Hollywood.com. [http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/john-m-florescu-58402708/ "Filmography,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  23. ↑ IMDb. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005956/episodes?ref_=tt_eps_yr_mr/ "Talking with David Frost Episode List,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  24. ↑ NY Times, ADAM CLYMER, (December 22, 1982). "TV's David Frost Quizzes the Men Who Would Be President,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  25. ↑ Washington Times, Neil Hegarty (February 6, 2016). "BOOK REVIEW: 'Frost: That was the Life That Was',". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  26. ↑ People, Jane Hall, (December 7, 1987). "TV's David Frost Quizzes the Men Who Would Be President,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  27. ↑ Republica, Raluca Ion, (January 20, 2017). ""Trump răsplătește loialitatea. România a fost un aliat loial Americii". John Florescu, despre cât de bun va fi noul președinte al SUA pentru România,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  28. ↑ Orlando Sentinel, By United Press International, (December 2, 1985). "Democrats To Dump Donkey In Exchange For 'New Face',". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  29. ↑ The next hurrah: the communications revolution in American politics. Morrow: Beech Tree Books. 1988. pp. 170–172. ISBN 9780688067830. Search this book on
  30. ↑ Gandul (November 3, 2008). "Obama a cerut voturile românilor din America,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  31. ↑ Business Review (September 25, 2012). "US citizens in Romania meet for Barack Obama re-election event,". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  32. ↑ TCM. "GREAT CONFRONTATIONS AT THE OXFORD UNION: RESOLVED THAT ENGLISHMEN ARE FUNNIER THAN AMERICANS". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  33. ↑ Frost: That Was The Life That Was: The Authorised Biography. Ebury Publishing. September 20, 2015. p. 294. ISBN 9780753551585. Search this book on
  34. ↑ The NY Times, Steve Knoll (February 19, 1984). "Candidates weigh the uses of cable". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  35. ↑ International Delegation Report (May 20, 1990). "The May 1990 in Romania". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  36. ↑ P. S.: A Memoir, 1993-1994. London & NY: St. Martin's Press. August 1, 2001. p. 236. ISBN 9780312300203. Search this book on
  37. ↑ Boston Globe, John M. Florescu (February 16, 2004). "Romania's risky role as US ally". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  38. ↑ [1] American Chamber of Commerce in Romania,. "Centrade, Cheil". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  39. ↑ [2] Centrade USA,. "Centrade USA Leadership". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  40. ↑ [3] Chainsaw Europe,. "Centrade USA Leadership". Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  41. ↑ Familia Regala (Romania), (May 6, 2016). "Războiul Regelui (The King Who Tricked Hitler)". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  42. ↑ TV Guide,. "The King Who Tricked Hitler". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  43. ↑ Ager Press, (October 24, 2016). "Personalități decorate de Principesa Margareta, cu prilejul aniversării Regelui Mihai". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  44. ↑ IMDb,. "Filmography Trevor Poots". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  45. ↑ PRO TV, (November 7, 2016). "ProTV difuzeaza ASTAZI, in ziua alegerilor prezidentiale din SUA, documentarul "Trump versus Clinton"". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  46. ↑ Mediafax, Letitia Provian (January 19, 2017). "EXCLUSIV John Florescu, producătorul show-ului "Trump vs Trump"". Retrieved February 23, 2017.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)


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