Richard D. Zanuck

Richard Darryl Zanuck (December 13, 1934 – July 13, 2012) was an American film producer. His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won him the Academy Award for Best Picture. Zanuck was also instrumental in launching the careers of directors Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as “a director’s producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."

Personal facts

Richard D. Zanuck
Alias (AKA)Zanuck Dick
Birth dateDecember 13, 1934
Birth place
California , Los Angeles
Date of deathJuly 13, 2012
Place of death
California , Beverly Hills California
Spouse
Children
Dean Zanuck

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External resources

  1. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/08/sunday/main707725.shtml
  2. http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000326/1998