Jacques Gelman

Gelman was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia from a rich noble Jewish family who emigrated in Germany during the October Revolution (1917) .

The company's prime asset was Moreno's comedic talent, and the three producers crafted and marketed the image of Cantinflas.

Gelman stood beside Moreno throughout his career, accompanying him during the filming of Around the World in 80 Days and to the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

[3] He and his wife Natasha were avid collectors of Mexican art, and became its patrons when they commissioned Diego Rivera to paint her portrait.

A great part of their collection is also on exhibit in the newly founded museum "Muros" in Cuernavaca, following Natasha Gelman's wish.

Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" by Rufino Tamayo , 1948. Exhibition "The Collection of Mexican Painting by Jacques and Natasha Gelman" poster, 1992, Cultural Center of Contemporary Art (defunct) City of Mexico.