Ed Mirvish

Ed Mirvish
OC CBE OOnt
Ed Mirvish, 2006
Born
Yehuda Edwin Mirvish

(1914-07-24)July 24, 1914
DiedJuly 11, 2007(2007-07-11) (aged 92)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other namesHonest Ed
Occupation(s)Founder, chair and CEO of Honest Ed's
ChildrenDavid Mirvish

Sir Yehuda Edwin "Honest Ed" Mirvish, OC CBE OOnt (July 24, 1914 – July 11, 2007) was an American-Canadian businessman, philanthropist and theatrical impresario who lived in Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his flagship business, Honest Ed's, a landmark discount store in downtown Toronto, and as a patron of the arts, instrumental in revitalizing the theatre scene in Toronto.