Arnon Milchan, a renowned producer, has an impressive portfolio of over 100 feature films to his credit, solidifying his reputation as one of the most successful independent film producers of his time.
Born in Israel, Milchan's educational background includes studying at the University of Geneva. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident from an early age, as he transformed his father's modest business into one of Israel's largest agro-chemical companies, showcasing his ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
Milchan's interest in film, television, and theater led him to underwrite various projects, including Roman Polanski's theater production of "Amadeus," "Dizengoff 99," "La Menace," "The Medusa Touch," and the mini-series "Masada." By the late 1980s, his film credits included Martin Scorsese's "The King of Comedy," Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America," and Terry Gilliam's "Brazil."
Following the success of "Pretty Woman" and "The War of the Roses," Milchan founded New Regency Productions, which has since produced numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, such as "J.F.K," "A Time to Kill," "Free Willy," "The Client," "Tin Cup," "Under Siege," "The Devil's Advocate," "The Negotiator," "City of Angels," "Entrapment," "Fight Club," "Big Momma's House," "Don't Say a Word," "Daredevil," "Man on Fire," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "What Happens in Vegas," "Love and Other Drugs," "Noah," and "Gone Girl."
Milchan's achievements have been recognized with an Academy Award nomination for producing "LA Confidential" in 1998. He has also served as producer for back-to-back Academy Award Best Picture winners "12 Years A Slave" (2013) and "Birdman" (2014),as well as multiple Oscar winners "The Revenant" (2015) and "The Big Short" (2015),and the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018).
Throughout his career, Milchan has demonstrated his ability to adapt to changing market trends, partnering with Twentieth Century Fox and diversifying his company's activities into television and new media. He has also successfully expanded into the realm of sports, serving as the largest shareholder of PUMA, a worldwide athletic apparel and footwear conglomerate based in Germany, before selling the company after a successful re-branding in 2003.
Milchan's company, Regency Television, has produced successful television shows such as "Malcom in the Middle" and "The Bernie Mac Show," further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and innovative producer.
