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James Lassiter is an American film producer and talent agent. He served as the manager of American rapper and actor Will Smith before the two co-founded the production company Overbrook Entertainment in 1998. Also Smith's business partner, Lassiter has co-produced several films in which he starred.
James Lassiter is a producer and executive producer who has worked on films such as Seven Pounds, Hitch, and The Harder They Fall. He is also the co-founder of Overbrook Entertainment with Will Smith and has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
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On November 11, 1997, actor Will Smith (age 29) and manager James Lassiter signed an overall first-look term deal at Universal Pictures. Thus, Overbrook Entertainment was born. It was formally incorporated on February 2, 1998.
Jan 27, 2022 · Writer, director, composer Jeymes Samuel and producers Jay-Z and James Lassiter discuss making The Harder They Fall and their creative vision.
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James Lassiter is a producer who worked with Will Smith on movies like Seven Pounds, Hitch and The Harder They Fall. He grew up in West Philadelphia and attended Temple University.
Dec 12, 2008 · Learn about James Lassiter, the business-minded and low-key executive who has been working with Will Smith since the 1980s. Find out how he balances their partnership, takes risks on global projects and reads historical books.
Aug 4, 2023 · Will Smith reveals how producer James Lassiter convinced him to star in Men in Black, a movie he initially rejected. He also talks about his acting coach, the actor's strike, and Bad Boys 4.
