Richard P. Rubinstein is a renowned producer of feature films, event miniseries, TV movies, and anthology-formatted television series. He is known for his willingness to take a chance on directors, writers, and actors early in their careers.
In 1979, Rubinstein took Laurel Entertainment, the production company he co-founded with director George A. Romero, public to raise capital and retain creative control and financial participation in the company's projects. After Romero's departure in 1984, Rubinstein merged Laurel with Spelling Television, and later, the company was acquired by Blockbuster Entertainment and then Viacom.
In 1995, Rubinstein resigned from Laurel/Viacom and founded New Amsterdam Entertainment, Inc. He has since produced numerous feature films and television shows, including the remake of "Dawn of the Dead" (2004),"Pet Sematary" (1989),and "Creepshow" (1982).
Rubinstein has also executive produced several television miniseries, including "Frank Herbert's Dune" (2000),"Frank Herbert's Children of Dune" (2003),and "Stephen King's The Stand" (1994). He has worked with notable directors such as George A. Romero, John Harrison, and Zack Snyder, and has collaborated with writers and actors like Stephen King, Julianne Moore, and Patrick Dempsey.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Rubinstein received his undergraduate degree from The American University and his MBA from Columbia University. He began his career as a production assistant and has since become a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Rubinstein is a member of the Producers Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He is also a benefactor of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and has served on the boards of several organizations, including the Independent Feature Project and Chashama.
