Comcast Co-Founding Partner and Cable Television Pioneer Julian A. Brodsky Dies at 93
Business Wire•06/11/2026•10:46 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Julian A. Brodsky, Comcast co-founding partner and pioneer, dies at 93
- ➤Brodsky helped build Comcast from a 1963 Tupelo cable acquisition
- ➤Brodsky guided Comcast’s financing, capital raising, acquisitions, and 1972 IPO
- ➤Comcast and wife Lois announced a $20 million Philadelphia Museum of Art gift
- ➤Comcast Ventures originated from Brodsky and Ralph Roberts’ 1999 investment initiative
Expert Statements
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman, Comcast Corporation
“Julian was an extraordinary leader, a brilliant financial mind, and one of the architects of cable television”
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman, Comcast Corporation
“He was a trusted partner and close friend to my father, Ralph, and someone I was fortunate to learn from and work alongside for so many years.”
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman, Comcast Corporation
“He was one of the most creative financiers of his generation, but just as important, he established a culture of financial integrity, uncompromising standards, and respect for colleagues that remains at the heart of our company today.”
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman, Comcast Corporation
“Julian was a mentor and a friend, and his contributions to our company and our community cannot be overstated.”
Comcast Co-Founding Partner and Cable Television Pioneer Julian A. Brodsky Dies at 93
Comcast Corporation is saddened to announce the passing of Julian A. Brodsky, a co-founding partner of the company and a pioneer of the cable television industry, on November 5, 2026. He was 93.
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