Mike Medavoy
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- January 21, 1941
- Active Years
- 1971–2026 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Morris Mike Medavoy, born January 21, 1941, is an American film producer and business executive. He is recognized as a co-founder of Orion Pictures, a former chairman of TriStar Pictures, and a former head of production for United Artists. Additionally, he serves as the current chairman and chief executive officer of Phoenix Pictures. His professional profile indicates a male gender and a total of forty-nine known production credits in the entertainment industry according to his database records.
Career overview
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Morris Mike Medavoy
Born January 21, 1941
American film producer and business executive
Co-founder of Orion Pictures
Former chairman of TriStar Pictures
Former head of production for United Artists
Current chairman and CEO of Phoenix Pictures
49 known credits
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Morris Mike Medavoy is an American film producer and business executive. Born on January 21, 1941, Medavoy has a professional history that includes 49 known credits in the field of production. His career is defined by various leadership roles across several prominent film organizations.
Medavoy's executive experience includes serving as the co-founder of Orion Pictures. He also held the position of chairman at TriStar Pictures and previously functioned as the head of production for United Artists. In his current professional capacity, Medavoy serves as the chairman and CEO of Phoenix Pictures.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- I, Object (2026) Executive Producer
- OZI: Voice of the Forest (2024) Executive Producer
- Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) as Self
- The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) Producer
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Altered Carbon (2018) Executive Producer
- John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) as Self
- The Promise (2016) Producer
- A Classy Broad (2016) as Mike Medavoy
- Absolutely Anything (2015) Executive Producer
- The 33 (2015) Producer
- Listen to Me Marlon (2015) Executive Producer
- Uncovering Wolfen (2015) as Self
- Seduced and Abandoned (2013) as Self
- What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) Producer
- The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011) as Self
- The Dreamsters: Welcome to the Dreamery (2011) Executive Producer
- Shutter Island (2010) Producer
- Black Swan (2010) Producer
- Shanghai (2010) Producer
- The Wildest Dream (2010) Executive Producer
- Nick Nolte: No Exit (2008) as Self
- Zodiac (2007) Producer
- License to Wed (2007) Producer
- Pathfinder (2007) Producer
- Resurrecting the Champ (2007) Producer
- All the King's Men (2006) Producer
- Miss Potter (2006) Producer
- Stealth (2005) Producer
- Holes (2003) Producer
- Basic (2003) Producer
- A Decade Under the Influence (2003) as Self
- Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) as Self
- The Outsider (2002) Executive Producer
- Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2002) as Self
- In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) Executive Producer
- Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2001) as Self
- The 6th Day (2000) Producer
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1991) Executive Producer
- The Christian Licorice Store (1971) as Hollywood Party Guest
- Midnight Men: A John Schlesinger and Michael Childers Story
- The Brigands of Rattlecreek Executive Producer
- Harry's Big Birthday Countdown Executive Producer
- Untitled Urban Legend Reboot Producer
- To Boldly Go Producer
- Monolith Producer
- Joseph Merrick Producer
- Rosemary Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Medavoy best known for?
Mike Medavoy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I, Object (2026), OZI: Voice of the Forest (2024), The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021).
When and where was Mike Medavoy born?
Mike Medavoy was born on January 21, 1941.
How many credits does Mike Medavoy have?
Mike Medavoy has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Mike Medavoy's background in cinema and television?
Morris Mike Medavoy, born January 21, 1941, is an American film producer and business executive. He is recognized as a co-founder of Orion Pictures, a former chairman of TriStar Pictures, and a former head of production for United Artists. Additionally, he serves as the current chairman and chief executive officer of P...
Mike Medavoy by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self — aged about 78
- Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) as Self — aged about 62
- Seduced and Abandoned (2013) as Self — aged about 72
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self — aged about 80
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