Edward R. Pressman
Edward R. Pressman (born April 11, 1943) is an American film producer and founder of the production company Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation.
Edward R. Pressman | |
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| Born | April 11, 1943 |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse(s) | Annie McEnroe |
| Children | 1 |
Pressman was born to a Jewish family[1] in New York City, the son of Lynn and Jack Pressman, known as the "King of Marbles", who founded the Pressman Toy Corporation.[2][3]
In 1987, his own production company Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation had received a three-feature pact with International Video Entertainment to handle theatrical and home video distribution rights with a dual option to extend into a fourth feature.[4]
The Academy Film Archive houses the Edward R. Pressman Collection. The film collection contains over 250 items, including theatrical prints, printing elements and videotapes related to the films produced by Pressman or his production company, as well as films acquired by Pressman Films for reference purposes. The Pressman Collection is complemented by paper materials held at the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.[5]
Filmography
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
- As an actor
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Crimewave | Ernest Trend |
| 1994 | Street Fighter | Lonely Cook |
- Music department
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Crow: City of Angels | Executive soundtrack producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Christmas Evil | Presenter |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | American Terrorist | The producers wish to thank |
Television
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | Executive producer | |
| 2018 | Paterno | Executive producer | Television film |
References
- Erens, Patricia (1998). The Jew in American Cinema. Indiana University Press. p. 392. ISBN 978-0-253-20493-6.
- Grimes, William (August 1, 2009). "Lynn Pressman Raymond, Toy Executive, Dies at 97". The New York Times.
- "Edward R. Pressman Biography (1943–)". Film Reference. September 29, 1987. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- Bierbaum, Tom (April 22, 1987). "IVE Locks Up $6-Mil Output Deal With Pressman To Fill Its Pipeline". Variety. p. 45.
- "Edward R. Pressman Collection". Academy Film Archive.