Art Linson, a renowned and accomplished figure in the film and television industry, has produced a diverse range of critically acclaimed movies and television shows spanning multiple decades. His impressive credits include notable films such as Fight Club, Heat, The Untouchables, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Into the Wild, as well as the Oscar-winning Melvin and Howard.
In addition to his work in film, Linson has also made a significant impact in television. He served as an executive producer on the long-running FX series Sons of Anarchy, which aired from 2008 to 2014, as well as the popular Paramount Network series Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner. Yellowstone premiered in 2018 and has since become the most popular scripted series in television. Linson is currently an executive producer on the hit TV series 1883 and 1923.
As an author, Linson has written two books: A Pound of Flesh: Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood, published in 1998, and What Just Happened?: Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line, published in 2002. The latter book was adapted into a major motion picture starring Robert De Niro, directed by Barry Levinson.
Throughout his career, Linson has demonstrated his versatility and expertise as a producer, author, screenwriter, and director. His impressive credits range from commercial and critical hits like The Untouchables, Heat, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Scrooged, to unusual classics such as Melvin and Howard, Fight Club, The Edge, Heist, Casualties of War, and This Boy's Life.
In 1995, Linson published his first book, A Pound of Flesh: Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood. His second book, What Just Happened? Bitter Hollywood Tales From the Front Line, was published in 2002.
