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Bill Mechanic (William M. Mechanic) was born on 12 May, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, is a Film producer. At 70 years old, Bill Mechanic height not available right now. We will update Bill Mechanic's height soon as possible.
Now We discover Bill Mechanic's Biography, Age, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of net worth at the age of 72 years old?
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William M. Mechanic |
Occupation |
Film producer |
Bill Mechanic Age |
72 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
12 May 1950 |
Birthday |
12 May |
Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Nationality |
American |
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He is a member of famous Film producer with the age 72 years old group.
Bill Mechanic Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bill Mechanic Net Worth
He net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-22. So, how much is Bill Mechanic worth at the age of 72 years old? Bill Mechanic’s income source is mostly from being a successful Film producer. He is from American. We have estimated
Bill Mechanic's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2022 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Source of Income |
Film producer |
Bill Mechanic Social Network
Timeline
In 2010, Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman produced the 82nd Academy Awards.
In 2007, he became the head of the jury of the Lion of the Future prize for first-time filmmakers at the Venice International Film Festival.
In 2006, he became the jury of international competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
In 2001, he became the president of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In June 2000, it was reported that Bill Mechanic was leaving under intense pressure from Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox parent News Corp, and the mogul's No. 2 executive, Peter Chernin. Mechanic confirmed in an interview that he was leaving, calling it a resignation. But other sources said Chernin fired Mechanic, and informed Murdoch about it.
At present, he serves on the board of counselors for USC School of Cinematic Arts, and the Board of BFI Southbank (formerly known as the National Film Theatre) American Friends. He has also served on the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He has been honored with the Showman of the Year Award by the Producers Guild of America. He is in the Video Hall of Fame, and has received a Martini Shot Mentor award from Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in 1999. He has served as an executive for Walt Disney Studios and Fox Filmed Entertainment.
As a result of his leadership, in 1998, Twentieth Century Fox was the number-one studio in worldwide box-office gross revenue. That same year, Fox Music produced five of the top ten selling soundtracks: Titanic, Hope Floats, Dr. Dolittle, Bulworth, and Ally McBeal. In addition, during his reign the studio produced six of the top ten grossing movies of all time and six of the top ten selling live-action videos-both domestically and internationally-including the best-selling video in history, Titanic.
Fox produced the number-one grossing films worldwide in 1995, 1996 and 1997 with Die Hard with a Vengeance, Independence Day and Titanic.
In 1994, he became the chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment., which is a corporate division of News Corporation. In his new position, Mechanic was responsible not only for Fox's home video activities, but for production, marketing, distribution, international theatrical activities, and pay TV as well.
Following a position at Paramount Pictures, Mechanic moved to Disney in 1984, subsequently building its home-video units both in the United States and overseas from minor industry players to nearly double the size of their nearest competitors. The division grew from $30 million in revenue to over $3 billion and notched the majority of the all-time best-selling videos. Mechanic pioneered the concept of direct sales to mass merchants, which has become an important part of the home entertainment business today. At the Walt Disney Studios, where he served as president of international distribution and worldwide video, he oversaw international theatrical, worldwide home video, and worldwide pay television.
From 1978 to 1982,he worked for Select TV Programming Inc., as vice president of programming. He also held the position of vice president of pay TV and post-theatrical markets for Paramount and senior creative executive at Paramount Pictures.
He graduated from Michigan State University in 1973 with a degree in English.