Commercially successful producer of both independent and studio-based films; president of 20th Century-Fox from 1984 to 1986. Gordon, whose brother Charles is also a producer, began his career as an assistant to Aaron Spelling.
- Also Credited As:
Larry Gordon
- Born:
March 25, 1936 in Belzoni, Mississippi, USA
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Job Titles:
Executive, Producer, TV writer
Family
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Brother: Charles Gordon. frequent business partner
Education
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Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, business administration
Milestones
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1964 Star Television
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1965 Hired by ABC-TV in California to work in talent development
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1965 Joined Bob Banner Associates
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1968 Hired by Roger Corman s American International Pictures as vp project development
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1971 Named vp of Screen Gems television
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1973 First film as executive producer Dillinger
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1975 First US film as producer Hard Times
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1984 President of 20th Century-Fox
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1986 Co-produced the Broadway musical Smile
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1994 Formed Lawrence Gordon Productions at Universal
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Began career as assistant to producer Aaron Spelling at Four
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Chairman and CEO of Largo Entertainment
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Formed Gordon Company with brother Charles
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Returned to AIP as vp worldwide production