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Carsten H.W. Lorenz (born August 21, 1961), known professionally as Carsten Lorenz, is a German film producer. He is best known for his work as a regular collaborator of director Roland Emmerich.[1][2][3]

Born (1961-08-21) August 21, 1961 (age 65)
Velbert, Germany
EducationAmerican Film Institute, University of Television and Film Munich
Occupationproducer
Yearsactive1984–present
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Carsten Lorenz
Born (1961-08-21) August 21, 1961 (age 65)
Velbert, Germany
EducationAmerican Film Institute, University of Television and Film Munich
Occupationproducer
Years active1984–present
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  • Wendy Lorenz
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    (m. 1993; div. 2001)​
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Early life and career

Lorenz started his professional career as a music journalist interviewing punk rock bands and breaking New Wave artists.

Under the mentorship of legendary German film critic Michael Lentz, Lorenz interviewed filmmakers like John Waters, Oliver Stone and Alan Parker. He then got accepted into the University of Television and Film Munich, where he met director Roland Emmerich, who he collaborates with till today.[4]

After studying at the American Film Institute, Lorenz permanently moved to Los Angeles in 1989. His mix of feature films have earned a combined over $1 billion at the worldwide theatrical box office.[5]

Personal life

Lorenz lives in Los Angeles with his longtime partner, science teacher Gina Maria Taylor.

He has assembled an eclectic art collection including works by Martin Kippenberger, Alexander Calder, Rene Margritte, Takashi Murakami and Niki de Saint Phalle.

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as
Producer Executive Producer Co-Producer Producer-Executive
1988 Hollywood Monster No Yes No No
1989 Moon 44 No Yes No No
1991 Manta – Der Film [de] No Yes No No
1991 Eye of the Storm Yes No No No
1994 Heavenly Creatures No No No Yes
1992 The Crying Game No No No Yes
1994 Invasion of Privacy Yes No No No
1995 Prince Valiant Yes No No No
1999 The Little Vampire No No Yes No
2000 Trapped No No Yes No
2001 Silent Warning (TV film) No Yes No No
2004 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle No Yes No No
2005 Boogeyman No Yes No No
2006 The Grudge No Yes No No
2007 Don't Come Knocking No No Yes No
Neverwas No No Yes No
2008 Rise - Bloodhunter No Yes No No
Smother No Yes No No
2009 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay No Yes No No
2010 Tekken No Yes No No
2011 Wrong Side of Town Yes No No No
2012 Blood Out Yes No No No
2012 The Courier No Yes No No
2013 Odd Thomas No Yes No No
Unknown Caller No Yes No No
13 Sins No Yes No No
Elsa & Fred No Yes No No
2014 The Last Supper No Yes No No
2015 Stonewall Yes No No No
Operator No Yes No No
2016 Independence Day: Resurgence No Yes No No
2017 Bad Samaritan No Yes No No
Zoe No Yes No No
2018 Serenity No Yes No No
2019 Midway No Yes No No
2020 Greenland No Yes No No
2022 Moonfall[6] No Yes No No
2026 Coyote vs. Acme No Yes No No
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