Donald Kushner
Donald Kushner | |
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Born | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | March 2, 1945
Occupation(s) | Film, television and theater producer |
Years active | 1978–present |
Known for | Tron and The Adventures of Pinocchio |
Children | 2 |
Donald Kushner (born March 2, 1945) is an American producer who has worked with
Biography
Kushner was born March 2, 1945, to Ann Gardner. He has two sisters.
Kushner attended high school in
Upon returning to Boston, Kushner set up a law practice which included a number of show business clients which in turn led him to the opportunity to produce plays for the Boston stage, among them P.S. Your Cat Is Dead and the first theatrical adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Player Piano.
In 1977, Kushner formed a partnership with filmmaker
After Tron, Kushner teamed with
Kuishner and his partner, Peter Locke, founded The Kushner-Locke Company in the 1980s where they continued to produce both film and television series'.
Kushner was credited as executive producer for the 2010 sequel to Tron, Tron: Legacy.
In May 2011, Kushner partnered with Elie Somaha in the purchase of Grauman's Chinese Theater, and planned to restore the landmark building, although rumors at the time were that it might be turned into a nightclub.[1][2] The Chinese Theater reopened in September 2013 as an IMAX theater, complete with stadium-seating, while the new owners worked with several historical groups to maintain the heritage of the building.[3]
Personal life
Donald has two daughters and one son: Alwyn, Jasper, and Spencer, respectively. Alwyn Hight Kushner is also a producer and has worked with Donald on several films. She works as president and Chief Operating Officer of TCL Chinese Theater.[4]
References
- ^ Miller, Daniel (April 28, 2011). "Grauman's Chinese Theatre to Be Sold to Producers Elie Samaha, Don Kushner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Grauman's Chinese Makeover: How the Hollywood Landmark Will Be Revamped". The Hollywood Reporter. January 6, 2012.
- ^ "Photos: Newly Renovated Chinese Theatre Now Has IMAX, Stadium Seating". LAist. September 17, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Cohen, David S. (September 10, 2013). "Chinese Theater Renovation Unveiled".
External links
- Donald Kushner at IMDb