Lawrence Gordon

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Biography

Gordon, whose brother Charles is also a producer, began his career as an assistant to Aaron Spelling.
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Consultants & Advisors

Born

March 25, 1936

Career Milestones

1994

Formed Lawrence Gordon Productions at Universal

Chairman and CEO of Largo Entertainment

Formed Gordon Company with brother Charles

1986

Co-produced the Broadway musical "Smile"

1984

President of 20th Century-Fox

1975

First US film as producer "Hard Times"

1973

First film as executive producer "Dillinger"

Returned to AIP as vp worldwide production

1971

Named vp of Screen Gems television

1968

Hired by Roger Corman's American International Pictures as vp project development

1965

Joined Bob Banner Associates

1965

Hired by ABC-TV in California to work in talent development

1964

Star Television

Began career as assistant to producer Aaron Spelling at Four

Awards

1989

Academy Award for Best Picture in Field of Dreams