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Arnold Kopelson Biography

Birth Name:Arnold Kopelson

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

Profession Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was named as a Producer of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners
  • From the Cinema Expo International, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Filmmaking Award
  • Earned a doctorated degree in Jurisprudence from New York Law School
  • Before becoming interested in filmmaking, he worked as an entertainment and banking lawyer
  • Frequently produces thriller films that include a storyline that involves murder
  • Has lectured at Harvard Business School, the American Film Insitute, the Writers Guild of America and USC
  • Has served on the board of directors for the CBS Corporation

Awards

  • 1987Oscar-Best Picture: winner
  • 1987Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
  • 1994Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
  • 1994PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 1995ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated