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Howard Baldwin Biography

Birth Name:Howard Baldwin

Birth Place:United States

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • Donated more than $500,000 to the University of Connecticut Health Center on behalf of the New England Whalers
  • Formed Baldwin Entertainment Group in 2004 in which he assumed duties as the President and CEO after working at Crusader Entertainment the previous four years
  • Gained international acclaim after co-producing 2004's Oscar-winning film "Ray" starring Jamie Foxx
  • Hopes to establish a professional hockey team in Des Moines, Iowa, following the construction of the multi-million dollar Iowa Events Center
  • An avid hockey fan, he helped co-found the New England Whalers in the early '70s who were then a part of the World Hockey Association and later served as the league's president
  • Often collaborates with his wife and producing partner, Karen Baldwin

Awards

  • 2003IF Award-Best Feature Film: nominated
  • 2005Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2005Black Reel-Best Film, Drama: winner
  • 2014Leo-Best Television Movie: winner