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Robert Kenneth Shaye (born March 4, 1939) is an American businessman, film producer, actor, director, and writer.
Robert Shaye is a filmmaker who has worked on The Lord of the Rings, Freddy vs. Jason, and New Nightmare. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and is the brother of actress Lin Shaye.
- January 1, 1
- 1.83 m
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Producer, Actor, Director
Sep 18, 2019 · Robert Shaye, founder of New Line Cinema and Unique Features, talks to Chaz Ebert about his career, his new film "Ambition" and his friendship with Roger Ebert. He shares his stories of discovering John Waters, distributing "Pink Flamingos" and creating the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
New Line Cinema was established in 1967 by the then 27-year-old Robert Shaye as a film distribution company, supplying foreign and art films for college campuses in the United States. Shaye operated New Line's offices out of his apartment at 14th Street and Second Avenue in New York City.
Sep 19, 2019 · At 80, New Line Cinema founder Bob Shaye has directed a new horror movie, "Ambition," and is talking about his life as a Hollywood risk-taker in the pre-#MeToo era.
- jeffrey.fleishman@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Robert Shaye is a producer, director, and actor, best known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is also the founder and former CEO of New Line Cinema, and the brother of actress Lin Shaye.
Jul 7, 2021 · No matter what else he does, Bob Shaye will be defined by this: saying yes to Peter Jackson’s last-ditch attempt to turn J.R.R. Tolkien ’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy into two films, after...
