Jon Feltheimer
American film producer
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Jon Feltheimer (born September 2, 1951) is the CEO of Lionsgate Studios. Prior to its formation, he led Canadian independent film studio Lions Gate Entertainment, since 2000.
CEO, Lions Gate Entertainment, (2000–2024)
Jon Feltheimer | |
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| Born | September 2, 1951 New York City, US |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation | Media executive |
| Known for | CEO, Lionsgate Studios CEO, Lions Gate Entertainment, (2000–2024) |
| Spouse | Laurie Demarest |
| Children | 4 |
Early life
Feltheimer received a BA in economics with honors from Washington University in St. Louis.[citation needed]
Career
TriStar Television, Sony Pictures
Feltheimer helped engineer the creation of TriStar Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), where he became the head of the Columbia TriStar Television Group and executive vice president of SPE. At SPE, he oversaw the development of Forever Knight, Mad About You, The Nanny, Walker, Texas Ranger, Early Edition, Dawson's Creek, Party of Five, and The King of Queens.
Lions Gate Entertainment
Feltheimer was named the CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment in March 2000.[1] Under his leadership, Lionsgate received 25 Academy Award nominations and seven Oscar wins including for Crash (film), the Best Picture of 2006. In 2024, Lionsgate announced the extension of Jon Feltheimer's contract through August 2029.[2]
Feltheimer also was an advisor of ZeniMax Media[3][4] and a member of Telltale Games board of directors.[5]
Personal life
Feltheimer is married to Laurie Demarest;[6] and has 4 children.[citation needed] He and his wife are supporting members of Kehillat Israel, a Reconstructionist congregation in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.[7][8]
In 2010, he received the MIPCOM Personality of the Year award.[9]
In April 2016, Feltheimer received the Simon Wiesenthal Center Humanitarian Award.[10]
