Gerald R. Molen

Birth Name:

Gerald Robert Molen

Birth Place:

Great Falls, Montana, United States

Profession

Producer, Production manager, Actor

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
On the Media Advisory Board for the University of Montana
Co-chairman for Whitelight Media Group, a film and entertainment production company specializing in family entertainment
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․"

1986DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Winner
1989DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Winner
1993ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
1993ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
1994Oscar - Best Picture:Winner
1994BAFTA Film Award - Best Film:Winner
1994PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Winner
1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media:Nominated
2003CamieWinner
2017Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Winner

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