Jake Eberts
Jake Eberts (born July 10, 1941 in Montreal , Québec as John David Eberts ; † September 6, 2012 ) was a Canadian film producer .
Life
In the course of his career, Eberts has produced and financed more than 50 productions, which have received a total of 37 Oscars in various categories.
Eberts studied at Harvard Business School and worked as a chemical engineer before becoming an investment banker. Finally he turned to the film business.
At the beginning of the 1980s he made his first appearance as an executive producer. In the late 1970s, he founded the production company Goldcrest Films. Films such as Gandhi and The Hour of the Winner were produced under their umbrella . Eberts was personally involved in such successes as Dances with Wolf (1990) and Chicken Run - Hennen rennen (2000).
In 1987 Eberts received the Special Award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards .
Eberts was married; he left a wife and several children.
Filmography (selection)
- 1986: the name of the rose
- 1990: The Dances with Wolves (Dances with Wolves)
- 1991: Black Robe - On the Iroquois River (Black Robe)
- 1992: City of Joy
- 1993: Super Mario Bros.
- 1996: The Wind in the Willows
- 1999: Gray Owl
- 2000: The Legend of Bagger Vance (The Legend of Bagger Vance)
- 2003: Open Range - Weites Land (Open Range)
- 2007: Whatever Lola Wants
Web links
- Jake Eberts in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ William Yardley: Jake Eberts, Accidental Film Producer of Oscar Winners, Dies at 71. In: The New York Times . September 12, 2012, accessed September 19, 2012 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Eberts, Jake |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Eberts, John David (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 10, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Montreal , Quebec , Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 6, 2012 |
| Place of death | Montreal , Quebec , Canada |