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Sherry Lansing (born Sherry Lee Duhl; July 31, 1944) is an American former film studio executive. The chairwoman of the Universal Music Group board of directors, she was the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures and president of production at 20th Century Fox prior to her retirement.
Sherry Lansing is a Hollywood veteran who has worked as a producer, actress and executive for various studios and companies. She is known for producing films such as Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal and The Accused, and was married to director William Friedkin.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Producer, Actress, Production Manager
Mar 30, 2024 · As Vice President of Production at Columbia Pictures, Sherry Lansing shepherded two huge hits for the studio, and both in the same year. 1979’s The China Syndrome and Kramer vs. Kramer would ...
Apr 24, 2017 · As chairman of Paramount Pictures from 1992 to 2005, Sherry Lansing was the most powerful woman in Hollywood. But for all her success, she also experienced moments of high anxiety.
Sherry Lansing is a former executive and producer in the film industry, who became the first woman to head a major studio as the chairperson of Paramount Pictures. She was married to director William Friedkin and appeared in Playboy After Dark.
- July 31, 1944
Jun 23, 2019 · Sherry Lansing was the first woman to run a major movie studio and produce hits like "Fatal Attraction" and "Indecent Proposal". She shares her story of overcoming challenges, finding her voice and following her passion in this interview with Mo Rocca.
Mar 29, 2017 · In early 2005, Sherry Lansing sent shock waves through Hollywood when she stepped down as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, bringing an end to one of the most storied careers in...
