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Walter Coblenz Biography

Birth Name:Walter Coblenz

Profession Producer, Production manager, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Got his start as a stage manager for the variety show "The Hollywood Palace․"
  • Some of the movies he is best known for being involved with are "Al the President's Men," "Money Talks" and "Two-Lane Blacktop․"
  • Recalled that at a 1981 test screening of "The Lone Ranger," a representative from Universal said that the film was previewing better than "Jaws․"

Awards

  • 1974Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited Series: nominated
  • 1977Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
  • 1982Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated