Mike Medavoy
Film Producer, Co-founder of Orion Pictures

Born
January 21st, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in China, became a prominent American film producer. Co-founded Orion Pictures, which produced various critically acclaimed films. Oversaw the production of 'Platoon', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Worked on significant films such as 'Rocky', 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', and 'The Silence of the Lambs'. His contributions to the film industry have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades.
Co-founded Orion Pictures
Produced 'Platoon', Academy Award winner
Produced 'Rocky', 1976 Academy Award winner
Produced 'The Silence of the Lambs', 1991 Academy Award winner
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