Richard D. Zanuck

Richard D. Zanuck

Actor · Producer

Los Angeles, California, USA
December 13, 1934

Biography

Richard Darryl Zanuck (/ˈzænək/; December 13, 1934 – July 13, 2012) was an American film producer. His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He was also instrumental in launching the career of director Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as a "director's producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."

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Representative Works

Jaws
Jaws
7.7
/ English
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
6.6
/ English
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
7.7
/ English
Deep Impact
Deep Impact
6.3
/ English
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
6.1
/ English
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
5.8
/ English
Yes Man
Yes Man
6.7
/ English
The Sting
The Sting
8.0
/ English
Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
5.9
/ English
Big Fish
Big Fish
7.7
/ English
Road to Perdition
Road to Perdition
7.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005Nominee

Best Picture

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Jaws
1975Winner

Best Picture

Jaws

Alice in Wonderland
2010Nominee

Best Picture

Alice in Wonderland

Career Highlights

The Sound of Music
1965Highlight

Best Picture

The Sound of Music

Deep Impact
1998Highlight

Best Picture

Deep Impact

Video

Trailer
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory