Gerald R. Molen Biography

Fast Facts

• Honorary Doctor of Performing and Visual Arts from Southern Utah University in 2004
• Received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Montana in 2000
• Chairman of the National Development Council for the McLaughlin Research Institute
• Co-chairman for Whitelight Media Group, a film and entertainment production company specializing in family entertainment
• On the Media Advisory Board for the University of Montana
• Married Patricia Jane Lindke on July 29th, 1954, having two children, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren
• Gained access as an early teen to Republic Studios, where he began washing then driving production trucks for the transportation department after returning from the Marine Corps, leading to becoming a production manager years later for prolific studios, like MCA
• Quote: "(On not giving up after decades before becoming a producer) "It was all a matter of attitude․ That wonderful, wonderful thing that controls all of us and controls our destiny․""
• Movie producer known for often working with renowned director Steven Spielberg in films like 1993's "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park," along with 2002's "Minority Report" and other major films
• Has cameos in films he produced, such as 1988's "Rain Man," 1990's "Days of Thunder" and 1993's "Jurassic Park․"