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In 1985, he formed Silver Pictures and produced successful action films such as Commando (1985), the Lethal Weapon franchise, the first two films of the Die Hard series, as well as the first two films of the Predator series and The Matrix franchise of action films.
Joel Silver. Producer: The Nice Guys. As flamboyant as any character in his movies, Joel Silver can be credited along with Jerry Bruckheimer as practically reinventing the action film genre in the 1980s. Born in New Jersey, he attended the New York University Film School.
Joel Silver pioneered the practice of shooting action movies in Australia with the "Matrix" films, and has been credited with either inventing or reinventing the careers of Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Steven Seagal. He was mentioned in Halle Berry's Academy Award acceptance speech.
Apr 29, 2015 · The Epic Saga of Joel Silver: Money Struggles, Feuds and (Another) Second Chance. A meeting in Palm Springs led to a deal with a Canadian billionaire as the 1990s' most high-flying producer...
Apr 21, 2024 · Joel Silver's action movies have left an indelible mark on the genre, shaping trends and delivering guaranteed thrills. Many of the greatest action movies of all time have been produced by Joel Silver, including The Matrix and Lethal Weapon.
Aug 28, 2010 · Mr. Silver, 58, has been a dominant studio moviemaker for over three decades, delivering blockbuster franchises like “Lethal Weapon,” “Die Hard” and “The Matrix.” The 59 movies he...
Mar 11, 2021 · The two top Hollywood players were on a mission to help their friend, high-rolling producer Joel Silver, whose deal with his latest financial backer had, unsurprisingly, fallen into acrimony.
