Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Born: December 21, 1950
in New York City, New York, USA
Jeffrey Katzenberg (born December 21, 1950) is an American film producer and media proprietor. He became well known for his tenure as chairman of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994. After departing Disney, he was a co-founder and CEO of DreamWorks Animation, where he oversaw the production of such animated franchises as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. He has since founded a new media and technology company called WndrCo and was the founder of Quibi, a defunct short-form mobile video platform.

Movies for Jeffrey Katzenberg...

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Title: Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2022
Type: Movie
An in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer, the man who’s become the dominant force in the world of movie soundtracks. His film credits include The Lion King, Rain Man, Pirates of The Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, 12 Year A Slave, The Thin Red Line, The Da Vinci Code and Dune.
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The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Title: The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 2020
Type: Movie
In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.
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Untouchable
Title: Untouchable
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 20, 2019
Type: Movie
The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for justice and also to inspire change.
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Howard
Title: Howard
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 2018
Type: Movie
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
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Spielberg
Title: Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2017
Type: Movie
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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For the Love of Spock
Title: For the Love of Spock
Character: Himself
Released: September 9, 2016
Type: Movie
The life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock — as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years —written and directed by his son, Adam.
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Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?
Title: Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?
Character: Self
Released: August 1, 2016
Type: Movie
Alexandra Pelosi looks at money in politics and interviews wealthy donors to Republican and Democratic parties to ask them about their contributions and philosophies. Also: a look at efforts to enact campaign-finance reform.
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A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Title: A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Character: Self - CEO of DreamWorks Animation
Released: December 26, 2015
Type: Movie
Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life.
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Chaos on the Bridge
Title: Chaos on the Bridge
Character: Self
Released: August 25, 2014
Type: Movie
Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk.
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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Title: Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2012
Type: Movie
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. Written by Spike TV
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Shrek: Once Upon a Time
Title: Shrek: Once Upon a Time
Character: Self
Released: December 30, 2011
Type: Movie
A making-of for the Shrek series.
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Pride of The Lion King
Title: Pride of The Lion King
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2011
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.
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Brian May's Brief History of 3D
Title: Brian May's Brief History of 3D
Character: Self
Released: August 4, 2011
Type: Movie
A look into the history of 3D by Brian May from Queen.
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Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Title: Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: March 14, 2011
Type: Movie
Documentary about Hans Zimmer.
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Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
Title: Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
Released: October 5, 2010
Type: Movie
An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.
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Waking Sleeping Beauty
Title: Waking Sleeping Beauty
Character: Self
Released: September 5, 2009
Type: Movie
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
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Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Title: Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Released: July 14, 2009
Type: Movie
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
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Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Title: Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 2006
Type: Movie
Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.
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Madagascar
Title: Madagascar
Character: Rico (voice) (uncredited)
Released: May 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape—with the help of some prodigious penguins—to explore the world.
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Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek
Title: Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 2001
Type: Movie
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the DreamWorks Pictures animated feature, "Shrek."
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The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
Title: The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1999
Type: Movie
The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).
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Title: E! True Hollywood Story
Released: August 21, 1996
Type: TV
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Your Studio and You
Title: Your Studio and You
Character: Jeffrey Katzenberg
Released: February 1, 1995
Type: Movie
A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.
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The Making of the Lion King
Title: The Making of the Lion King
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 1994
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.
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Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
Title: Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 1990
Type: Movie
The making of the film Dick Tracy (1990).