Andrew A. Kosove

Birth Name:

Andrew A. Kosove

Profession

Producer

His film "The Blind Side" grossed more than $300 million worldwide and set box office records for being the first film to surpass $200 million with a female lead, Sandra Bullock
Graduated from Princeton with a double major in economics and politics
Had plans to enroll in law school, but after reading an article on New York streetball legend Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland in the New York Times, he decided on producing a documentary on the player
Partnered with Princeton college friend Broderick Johnson and FedEx founder Frederick W․ Smith to start the production company Alcon Entertainment
Recognized for producing the critically acclaimed movie "The Blind Side," based off the book from Michael Lewis and the life story of NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher
Signed two long-term distribution agreements with Warner Bros․ for Alcon Entertainment
Convinced "Pee Wee" Kirkland to sell the rights to his story to him and Broderick Johnson for $3,000, but their film project never came to fruition
Presented, along with Broderick Johnson, FedEx founder Frederick W․ Smith a 220-page proposal for him to help fund their production company

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