Biography
Maximizing the advantages of his family connections--his father Preston Tisch is president and co-chief executive of Loew's Corp. and his uncle Laurence Tisch is chairman and CEO of the board for CBS, Inc.--Tisch began his career early, working during college breaks for producers John Avildsen and Fred Weintraub. Upon graduation Peter Guber, then head of production at Columbia, signed him on as an executive assistant. Tisch produced his first …
Career Milestones
| Co-produced short-lived romantic drama series, "Dirty Dancing" | ||
1986 | Formed the Steve Tisch Company | |
1984 | Co-produced primetime drama series, "Call to Glory" | |
1977 | In collaboration with Jon Avnet, launched Tisch/Avnet Productions Alliance with Phoenix Entertainment | |
1977 | Debut as a producer, "Outlaw Blues" | |
1975 | Debut as associate producer for TV-movie, "The Missing Are Deadly" | |
| Signed upon graduation as executive assistant to Peter Guber, then head of production at Columbia Pictures | ||
| Worked during school breaks for John Avildsen and Fred Weintraub | ||
Awards
1995 | Producers Guild of America Award for Theatrical Motion Pictures in Forrest Gump |
1994 | Academy Award for Best Picture in Forrest Gump |
1994 | BAFTA Award for Film in Forrest Gump |
1985 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special in The Burning Bed |