| Jon Feltheimer | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 2, 1951 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation | Media executive |
| Known for | CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Spouse(s) | Laurie Demarest |
| Children | Jillian, 27; Maya, 19; Jack, 18; Chase, 13 |
Jon Feltheimer (born September 2, 1951) is the Chief Executive Officer of Lions Gate Entertainment and has held that position since 2000. Feltheimer has led Lionsgate to grow into the leading Canadian independent filmed entertainment studio.
Biography[edit]
Feltheimer received a BA in economics with honors from Washington University in St. Louis.[1] He helped engineer the creation of TriStar Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment where he became the head of the Columbia TriStar Television Group and executive vice president of Sony Pictures Entertainment.[1] At SPE he presided over the development of Mad About You, The Nanny, Dawson's Creek, Party of Five, and The King of Queens.[1] In 2000, he joined Lions Gate Entertainment where he served as CEO.[1][2] Under his guidance, Lionsgate received 25 Academy Award nominations and seven Oscar wins including for Crash (film), the Best Picture of 2006.[1] Lionsgate's television network, which operates 12 channels, is known for its hit TV series, Weeds.[1] Lions gate recently announced that they will be extending Jon Feltheimer's contract until 2023.[3]
Feltheimer also served as an advisor of ZeniMax Media[4][5] and a member of Telltale Games board of directors.[6]
Philanthropy and awards[edit]
In April 2016, Feltheimer was awarded the Wiesenthal Center's highest honor, the Humanitarian Award.[7] He and his wife are supporters of Kehillat Israel.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Feltheimer is married to Laurie Demarest;[9] and has 4 children. He and his wife are members of Kehillat Israel, a reconstructionist congregation in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Washington University in St. Louis: "Alumni Honored at Founders Day 2006" Spring 2007
- ^ "Jon Feltheimer named Vice Chairman and CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment". PR Newswire. Cision. March 21, 2000. Archived from the original on May 19, 2000. Retrieved July 25, 2019 – via Yahoo.com. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ McNary, Dave (2016-10-13). "Lionsgate Extends Jon Feltheimer's Deal to 2023". Variety. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Jon Feltheimer". ZeniMax Media. Archived from the original on October 9, 2006. Retrieved April 30, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Lions Gate Entertainment". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved April 30, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Futter, Mike (February 24, 2015). "Lionsgate Makes 'Significant Investment' In Telltale Games". Game Informer. Retrieved April 30, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Wiesenthal Center: "Wiesenthal Center Bestows Highest Honor on Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer at 2016 National Tribute Dinner" April 19, 2016
- ^ Kehillat Israel donors Archived 2016-11-25 at the Wayback Machine retrieved November 25, 2016
- ^ Bakersfield Californian: "Obituary - Tressie L. Demarest" February 12, 2004
- ^ "kinews Volume 61, Issue 4" (PDF). Kehillat Israel. Dec 2011. p. 7.
External links[edit]
- Lions gate official profile
- Lionsgate Defies Expectations Variety 24 August 2007
- Lionsgate Careers
