| Michael Benaroya | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1981-02-23) February 23, 1981 (age 43) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Known for | founder of Benaroya Pictures |
Michael Benaroya (born February 23, 1981) is an American film producer. He is chief executive officer at Benaroya Pictures.
Biography
Benaroya was born to a Jewish family on February 23, 1981, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. His grandfather was Jack Benaroya (1921–2012), a real estate developer and philanthropist. Benaroya graduated from Pomona College, where he received a B.A. in economics.
Career
He moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2006 to pursue a career in the film industry and founded Benaroya Pictures, a film finance and production company, where he serves as its CEO.
Filmography
As a producer
- New York, I Love You (2009)
- The Romantics (2010)
- Margin Call (2011)
- Catch .44 (2011)
- The Words (2012)
- Lawless (2012)
- Kill Your Darlings (2013)
- Hateship, Loveship (2013)
- Felony (2013)
- Parts per Billion (2014)
- Cymbeline (2015)
- Queen of the Desert (2015)
- Idol's Eye (2015)
- Elvis & Nixon (2016)
- Cell (2016)
- Wake (2016) (cancelled)
- Salt and Fire (2016)
- Haunting on Fraternity Row (2018)
- Against the Clock (2018)
+ “”The informer”” (2019) + “”Dangerous”” (2021)
References
- ^ imdb
- ^ Benaroya Pictures biography
- ^ Independent Spirit Awards
- The New York Times
- Yahoo! Movies
- Jewish Journal: "Film fest gala a spicy melting pot for Sephardic Jews" By Danielle Berrin November 16, 2010
- Busch, Anita (February 26, 2015). "Bruce Willis Thriller 'Wake' Shuts Down Amid Budget Woes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- Busch, Anita (April 2, 2015). "No Second Take For 'Wake': Bruce Willis And Director Leave Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2015.