Arne Schmidt
- Known For
- Production
- Active Years
- 1972–2023 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Arne Schmidt is a film professional known for his extensive work in production and assistant directing. He has held numerous roles throughout his career, including executive producer, producer, co-producer, associate producer, unit production manager, and production manager. Additionally, he has served as a first assistant director, second assistant director, and assistant director, while also contributing to screenplay and story development and working as an actor. His filmography includes credits on projects such as Big Fish, RoboCop, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, xXx, and Next. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents David and Pauline Schmidt, he attended Ohio State University before graduating from UCLA in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy. He is also credited as Arne L. Schmidt.
Career overview
Arne Schmidt is a film industry professional whose career includes a wide range of roles in production and direction. His credits include work as an executive producer, producer, co-producer, and associate producer. Additionally, he has served in various assistant director capacities, including first assistant director and second assistant director, as well as production manager and unit production manager. Beyond his work in production, Schmidt has contributed to the industry through screenwriting and storytelling, and he has also appeared as an actor.
His extensive filmography features work on several notable projects, including Big Fish, RoboCop, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, xXx, and Next. Schmidt is also known by the name Arne L. Schmidt. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents David and Pauline Schmidt, he attended Ohio State University for his freshman year before moving to Los Angeles. He continued his education at UCLA, where he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 36 known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023) as Self
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Hunter Killer (2018) Screenplay
- Hunter Killer (2018) Executive Producer
- Next (2007) Producer
- xXx: State of the Union (2005) Producer
- Big Fish (2003) Executive Producer
- xXx (2002) Executive Producer
- We Were Soldiers (2002) Executive Producer
- We Were Soldiers (2002) Unit Production Manager
- Rules of Engagement (2000) Co-Producer
- Chain Reaction (1996) Producer
- Chain Reaction (1996) Story
- Little Giants (1994) Producer
- Josh & S.A.M. (1993) Executive Producer
- Josh & S.A.M. (1993) Production Manager
- Stay Tuned (1992) Co-Producer
- The Butcher's Wife (1991) Executive Producer
- Awakenings (1990) Executive Producer
- The Package (1989) Executive Producer
- The Great Outdoors (1988) Producer
- RoboCop (1987) Producer
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Unit Production Manager
- Pretty in Pink (1986) Unit Production Manager
- Red Dawn (1984) First Assistant Director
- Flashpoint (1984) First Assistant Director
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983) Associate Producer
- One from the Heart (1982) First Assistant Director
- Hammett (1982) First Assistant Director
- Airplane! (1980) First Assistant Director
- The Big Red One (1980) Assistant Director
- Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) Assistant Director
- Magic (1978) First Assistant Director
- Mr. Billion (1977) Second Assistant Director
- Nickelodeon (1976) Second Assistant Director
- Vigilante Force (1976) Second Assistant Director
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) Second Assistant Director
- Night Call Nurses (1972) Assistant Director
- Private Parts (1972) Assistant Director
- Cool Breeze (1972) Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arne Schmidt best known for?
Arne Schmidt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), Hunter Killer (2018), Hunter Killer (2018), Next (2007).
How many credits does Arne Schmidt have?
Arne Schmidt has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2023.
What is Arne Schmidt's background in cinema and television?
Arne Schmidt is a film professional known for his extensive work in production and assistant directing. He has held numerous roles throughout his career, including executive producer, producer, co-producer, associate producer, unit production manager, and production manager. Additionally, he has served as a first assis...
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