Laurence Mark
Birth Name:
Laurence Mark
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Producer
Fast Facts
- Graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and received his Master's of Fine Arts degree in film from New York University
- Founded Laurence Mark Productions, which is headquartered at Sony Pictures Entertainment and has a long-term arrangement with Columbia Pictures
- Involved with the development and production of acclaimed films "Terms of Endearment," "Trading Places," "Falling in Love," "The Fly" and "Broadcast News․"
- Worked as an executive trainee at United Artists and as a producer's assistant during the 1970s before moving on to a publicity and marketing position at Paramount Pictures, promoted to the vice president of West Coast marketing soon after
Awards
- 1996ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1997Oscar - Best Picture:Nominated
- 1997OFTA Film Award - Best Comedy/Musical Picture:Nominated
- 2001Christopher Award - Feature Films:Winner
- 2005Black Reel - Best Film, Drama:Nominated
- 2007Black Reel - Best Film:Winner
- 2007Gold Derby Film Award - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2007OFTA Film Award - Best Picture:Nominated
- 2007PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 2008Independent Spirit Award - Best First Feature:Winner
- 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Miniseries or Movie:Nominated