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Donald Kushner Biography

Birth Name:Donald Kushner

Profession Producer, Special effects

Fast Facts

  • Founded The Kushner-Locke Company in the 1980s with his partner Peter Locke
  • Studied art for one year in Florence, Italy, after graduating with a law degree from Boston University
  • Formed a partnership with filmmaker Steven Lisberger in 1977
  • Is a co-owner of The Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Calif
  • Set up a law practice after returning to Boston from Florence, Italy, which including many show business clients

Awards

  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
  • 1989ACE-Children's Entertainment Special or Series - 8 and Younger: nominated
  • 2004Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: winner