Talk:Larry Geller/Archive 1

Submission 1
Larry Geller (born August 8, 1939) is a celebrity hairstylist, author, and creator and Chairman of Larry Geller Organics Ltd. Geller is best known for his long association with Elvis Presley, beginning in 1964, as his personal hairstylist, friend and confidant.

Early life and family
Born in Elmira, New York, Geller was the eldest of three children born to musician and retail store owner Bernard Geller (1910—1994), and Annabelle Cherry (1912—2000). Geller has two younger identical twin sisters. The family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1947.

After graduating from Fairfax High School in 1957, Geller studied briefly at Los Angeles City College before deciding to pursue a career as a professional hair stylist. He studied at and graduated from the Hollywood School of Cosmetology, obtaining his California State Cosmetology License in 1959.

Geller was married to Stephanie Wolfberg, with whom he had three children, from 1963—1972. From 1974—1981 he was married to the late Celeste Werner. He and his wife Shira have been married since December, 1995.

Career
Geller’s career began when he joined forces with famed hairdresser Jay Sebring, opening the first men’s hair styling salon in America in 1959. At a time when men went to traditional barber shops for a buzz cut or other cookie-cutter style on their dry, often dirty hair, Geller and Sebring created a revolutionary new experience. They shampooed the hair first, and then styled the cut to suit the individual’s features, hair qualities and age.

Overnight the fame and reputation of their salon, Sebring International, attracted Hollywood’s A-list. Motion picture stars, TV and recording artists such as Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Sammy Davis, Jr., Kirk Douglas, Marlon Brando, Peter Sellers, Steve McQueen, Henry Fonda, Robert Wagner, Glen Campbell, James Garner, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Rock Hudson, Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, and Jackie Gleason were just a few of their illustrious clientele.

Geller worked privately with actor Peter Sellers for the movie I Love You, Alice B. Toklas in 1968. He also managed a European tour for singer Johnny Rivers in 1973. Geller was spokesperson 1983—1986 for Svenson International, a hair clinic based in London with salons around the world.

Personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley
Beginning in 1964, Geller alternated between traveling with Elvis and living with him at Graceland. Their relationship went far deeper than hairstylist and client. Geller was Elvis’ confidant and friend. He brought into Elvis’ life books and ideas that they shared in countless intimate conversations over the course of their many years together.

Geller styled Elvis’ hair for nearly a dozen movies: Roustabout, Girl Happy, Double Trouble, Easy Come, Easy Go, Frankie and Johnny, Harum Scarum, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Tickle Me, Clambake, and Spinout. Geller prepared Elvis’ hair for the last time for his funeral in August, 1977.

Awards

 * The Southern California Motion Picture Council – Golden Halo Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014. Recognition of Geller’s body of work as motion picture hairstylist.

Current business venture
Geller is developing products for a holistic hair care system to be marketed under the name Larry Geller Organics. In association with Bernard Corcos, international entrepreneur and attorney, and Kim Stulmann, international marketing executive, Geller is looking forward to the introduction of his products in 2015.

Published books & other works

 * New Age Voice metaphysical/ health anthology (1972) The New Age Foundation
 * If I Can Dream by Larry Geller (1989) Simon & Schuster (ISBN 0671659227)
 * Elvis’ Search for God by Jess Stearn with Larry Geller (1998) Greenleaf Publications (ISBN 1883729076)
 * Healthy Life, Great Looks, Healthy Hair (2003) GellerCare Press (ISBN 0976435039)
 * Leaves of Elvis’ Garden (2008) Bell Rock Publishing (ISBN 9780976435006)

In popular culture

 * Played himself and was a technical advisor in Elvis, a 1979 NBC Television movie, with Kurt Russell
 * Portrayed by Patrick O'Connell in Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story, a 1993 NBC Television movie, produced by Ultra Entertainment and Dick Clark Film Group's Dick Clark Productions
 * Portrayed by Robert C. Treveiler in Elvis, a 2005 CBS Television mini-series, with Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Additional viewing

 * Directed by Mike Parkinson. Rated: NR (Not Rated). Producer: Ray Santilli. Region: Region 1. Number of discs: 1. Studio: Edge J30057. ASIN B000PKG9B4. 55 minutes.

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Having problems signing in and when I'm in, then get message - page cannot be displayed. I'm getting so frustrated with this site. Jeff G - I agree with you 100% of how this site speaks another language and very difficult to maneuver. I will try and change password and get in but I'm so frustrated as it appears you and others are working on this (and don't get me wrong - I appreciate it) BUT Tim Trent told me how to delete everything. I wanted to start over with a very short article. NOW, since you or another "undeleted" my article I'm still messing with this and no closer to getting this posted. If this doesn't get posted, I guess I will keep sending a REQUEST to DELETE......or have someone else submit a short article. I've never seen anything like this. PLEASE, let me know if this is close to being posted. If not, I'll ask someone else to submit this. I think this has been jinxed.....but all the people I've talked with say the same thing about this site. It's virtually almost impossible to post any articles....I can see why they say that.

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Chris

71.79.14.134 (talk) 14:33, 18 November 2015 (UTC)
 * It's now in mainspace at Larry Geller, but there is more work to be done.  —  Jeff G. ツ  (talk)   03:19, 28 November 2015 (UTC)