Sherry Lansing
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Age
- 82
- Active Years
- 1967–2023 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Sherry Lansing, born Sherry Lee Duhl on July 31, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American former film studio executive and actress. After graduating from Northwestern University, she pursued an acting career and appeared in two films in 1970, Loving and Rio Lobo, before deciding to leave the acting field. Her career in the film industry later included serving as president of production at 20th Century Fox, where she was the first woman to head a Hollywood movie studio, and as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures prior to her retirement. Her credited work on the database includes acting and producing credits such as Indecent Proposal.
Career overview
Sherry Lansing, born Sherry Lee Duhl on July 31, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American former actress and film studio executive. After graduating from Northwestern University, she pursued an acting career and appeared in two films in 1970, Loving and Rio Lobo. Following these roles, she decided to leave the acting field.
In 1974, Lansing transitioned into the executive side of the industry by joining Talent Associates as an executive in charge. Over the course of her executive career, she served as president of production at 20th Century Fox, making her the first woman to head a Hollywood movie studio, and later served as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures prior to her retirement. In addition to her studio leadership roles, she worked as a producer, with credits including the film Indecent Proposal.
Beyond her studio and production work, Lansing has held various prominent board and leadership positions. She served on the University of California Board of Regents from 1999 to 2022 and became the chairwoman of the Universal Music Group board of directors. In 2005, she established the Sherry Lansing Foundation to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, K-12 public education, and encore career opportunities, and she has received honors including the Exemplary Leadership in Management Award from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Fatal Attraction (2023) Executive Producer
- This Changes Everything (2019) as Self
- Friedkin Uncut (2018) as Self (uncredited)
- Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018) as Self
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self
- The Women Who Run Hollywood (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014) as Self
- Meir's Festival (2013) as Self
- Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck (2013) as Self
- Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009) as Self
- Stand Up to Cancer (2008) Co-Producer
- The Jewish Americans (2008) as Self
- The Brothers Warner (2008) as Self
- Black Rain: Making The Film (2006) as Self
- Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006) as Self
- A Father… A Son… Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- The Rugrats Movie (1998) Executive In Charge Of Production
- Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
- Frasier (1993) as Angela (voice)
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Indecent Proposal (1993) Producer
- School Ties (1992) Producer
- Black Rain (1989) Producer
- The Accused (1988) Producer
- Calling the Shots (1988) as Self
- Fatal Attraction (1987) Producer
- Mistress (1987) Executive Producer
- When the Time Comes (1987) Executive Producer
- Racing with the Moon (1984) Producer
- Firstborn (1984) Executive Producer
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Rio Lobo (1970) as Amelita
- Loving (1970) as Susan
- The April Fools (1969) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Funny Girl (1968) as Girlfriend (uncredited)
- Ironside (1967) as Marcia Yeager
- Producers on Producing
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sherry Lansing best known for?
Sherry Lansing is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fatal Attraction (2023), Friedkin Uncut (2018), The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), The Rugrats Movie (1998).
When and where was Sherry Lansing born?
Sherry Lansing was born on July 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Sherry Lansing have?
Sherry Lansing has 37 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1967 and 2023.
What is Sherry Lansing's background in cinema and television?
Sherry Lansing, born Sherry Lee Duhl on July 31, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American former film studio executive and actress. After graduating from Northwestern University, she pursued an acting career and appeared in two films in 1970, Loving and Rio Lobo, before deciding to leave the acting field. Her career ...
Sherry Lansing by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Frasier (1993) as Angela (voice) — aged about 48
- Funny Girl (1968) as Girlfriend (uncredited) — aged about 23
- Friedkin Uncut (2018) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 73
- Ironside (1967) as Marcia Yeager — aged about 22
- Rio Lobo (1970) as Amelita — aged about 25
- The April Fools (1969) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 24
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