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Andrew Lazar Biography

Birth Name:Andrew Lazar

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • Earned a degree from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts
  • Got his big break in filmmaking when he started working as an assistant on the production of "Driving Miss Daisy․"
  • Quote: "If I'm not passionate about the project, I'm not the producer of it․ If I am passionate, then I'll never stop trying until the film gets made - and made well․"
  • Frequently produces films that involve comedic storylines
  • Is primarily known for his work on hard-to-produce films with unique storylines
  • Has worked as the executive vice president of Dino DeLaurentiis Communications
  • Double majored in film production and political science in college

Awards

  • 2015Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2015PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated