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Mark Richard Gordon(born October 10, 1956) is an American producer. He is a former president of theProducers Guild of America.[1]In January 2018, Gordon was named president and chief content officer of film and television forEntertainment One,which had acquired his production company,The Mark Gordon Company.
Mark Gordon | |
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| Born | Mark Richard Gordon October 10, 1956 Newport News,Virginia,U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University Film School |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, television producer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editGordon was born on October 10, 1956 inNewport News, Virginia.[2]He is ofJewishdescent.[3]He is a graduate ofNew York University Film School.[4]
Career
editGordon's first producing effort[when?]was theOff-Broadwayproduction ofThe Buddy Systemat Circle in the Square downtown.[5]
In the television arena, Gordon is an executive producer onThe RookieandGrey's Anatomywhile his past projects includeRay Donovan,Criminal Minds,Designated Survivor,Private Practice,andArmy Wives.Gordon's work in television has garnered him a Golden Globe in addition to five Emmy nominations and two wins. In 2015 he was awarded the Norman Lear Award for Lifetime Achievement in Television by the Producers Guild of America.[citation needed]
Gordon's films includeSaving Private Ryan,Steve Jobs,Murder on the Orient Express,Death on the Nile,Molly's Game,2012,The Day After Tomorrow,Speed,Source Code,The Messenger,andThe Patriot.Gordon has also taken on the role of executive producer and financier for films such asTomb Raider,Wonder Boys,The Painted Veil,A Simple Plan,Primary Colors,andOfficial Secrets.As a film producer, Gordon is an Academy Award Nominee, a Golden Globe winner, a two-time nominee, and one time BAFTA winner as well as a seven-time nominee and three-time PGA award winner.[6]
Gordon is the President Emeritus of theProducers Guild of America,having been its President from 2010 through 2014.
The Mark Gordon Company
editIn 2015,The Mark Gordon Companypartnered withEntertainment Oneto create an independent television and film studio as eOne acquired 51% of the production company for $133 million.[7]
Gordon was CEO of the company, which financed and produced content by Gordon and other producers. In 2018, eOne paid Gordon an additional $240 million to fully own the Mark Gordon Company. Gordon was offered the job of president and chief content officer of film, television and digital at eOne.[8]In July 2019, Gordon left his job as eOne president and chief content officer of film and television by shifting to a producer deal with eOne.[9]
References
edit- ^"Officers, Board Members & Staff".RetrievedOctober 28,2012.
- ^Holtzclaw, Mike (March 21, 1999)."From Here to Hollywood Newport News Native May Bring Oscar Glory Home".Daily Press.Newport News, Virginia. p. H.1.RetrievedJanuary 4,2012.
- ^Zax, David (July 11, 2014).""Ray Donovan" Producer Mark Gordon On How To Leave Good Things Alone ".Fast Company.
Maybe it's because I'm Jewish. (Laughs.) I always feel I should be doing more, no matter how much I work, how much I do.
- ^Nicholson, David (March 30, 1990)."Opportunity Knocks for Newport News Native".Daily Press.Newport News, Virginia. p. D.1.RetrievedJanuary 4,2012.
- ^McNamara, Mary (June 29, 2006)."'He Has Hollywood to Run'".Daily Press.Newport News, Virginia:Tribune Publishing.p. D.1. Archived fromthe originalon February 1, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 4,2012.
- ^"Norman Lear Award".Producers Guild.Retrieved2023-07-07.
- ^Barraclough, Leo (January 5, 2015)."EOne Acquires 51% Stake in the Mark Gordon Co. for $133 Million".Variety.Los Angeles.RetrievedJune 25,2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (January 29, 2018)."Mark Gordon Becomes Entertainment One President, John Morayniss Exits".Deadline Hollywood.United States:Penske Media Corporation.RetrievedMarch 25,2018.
- ^Low, Elaine (July 25, 2019)."Mark Gordon Exits as eOne Film-TV Head, Shifts to Multi-Year Producing Deal in Wake of Conflict".Variety.RetrievedJuly 8,2020.