Michael Barnathan

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Michael Barnathan (* 1958 ) is an American film producer .

Life

Barnathan attended Great Neck South High School and graduated from NYU Film School in 1980 . He produced parts of the Harry Potter , Fantastic Four ( Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ) film series and Night at the Museum . Barnathan achieved his greatest success so far in 2012 with the novel adaptation The Help with Emma Stone in the lead role, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA Award and an Academy Award .

Filmography (selection)

As a producer
As an executive producer

Awards

  • 2002: Hugo Award : Nomination for Best Dramatic Presentation for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
  • 2012: Black Reel Award : Award in the category Best Film for The Help
  • 2012: AFI Award : Award in the Film of the Year category for The Help
  • 2012: BAFTA Award : Nomination in the category Best Film for The Help
  • 2012: Oscar : Nomination in the category Best Picture for The Help

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