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Sid Sheinberg
A brilliant but ruthless executive rises to power in Hollywood, transforming Universal Pictures into a global force while navigating the cutthroat world of entertainment empire-building.
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- Production Manager
In short · Produced for five decades — 25 credits.
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Biography
Sidney Jay Sheinberg was an American businessman, lawyer, and entertainment executive who had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. He served as president and CEO of MCA Inc. and Universal Pictures for over four decades, during which he guided the expansion and success of both companies. His leadership and business expertise played a key role in shaping Hollywood and the wider entertainment field.
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Actor
2 credits
Producer
15 credits
Half Magic(2018)
Producer
Film
Creature(2011)
Producer
Film
The Devil's Tomb(2009)
Producer
Film
Bad Girls from Valley High(2005)
Producer
Film
Playing Mona Lisa(2000)
Producer
Film
Slappy and the Stinkers(1998)
Producer
Film
A Simple Wish(1997)
Producer
Film
McHale's Navy(1997)
Producer
Film
The Pest(1997)
Producer
Film
For Richer or Poorer(1997)
Producer
Film
Waterworld(1995)
executive producer (uncredited)
Film
Legend(1985)
studio executive (uncredited)
Film
Brazil(1985)
Producers
Film
American Graffiti(1973)
executive producer (uncredited)
Film
The Sting(1973)
executive producer (uncredited)
Film
Other crew
5 credits
Jurassic Park(1993)
executive in charge of production (uncredited)
Film
Back to the Future Part III(1990)
executive in charge of production (uncredited)
Film
Back to the Future Part II(1989)
executive in charge of production (uncredited)
Film
Back to the Future(1985)
executive in charge of production (uncredited)
Film
Jaws(1975)
executive in charge of production (uncredited)
Film
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Additional credits3Show
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- An Oral History of: Schindler's ListSelf (archive footage) · 2018
- Jaws: The Inside StorySelf · 2010
- The Battle of Brazil: A Video HistorySelf (voice interviews) · 1996
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