
Armand Hammer
Born
May 21, 1898
Died
December 15, 1990 (92 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.