Laura Ziskin

Laura Ziskin

producer, writer, additional crew

Laura Ziskin was born on Mar 03, 1950 in USA. Laura Ziskin's big-screen debut came with Eyes of Laura Mars directed by Irvin Kershner in 1978. Laura Ziskin is known for The Butler directed by Lee Daniels, Forest Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines and David Banner as Earl Gaines. Laura Ziskin has got 8 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Laura Ziskin achieved is Acapulco Black Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Laura Ziskin plays is The Butler which will be released on Aug 16, 2013.

Laura Ziskin was an American film producer and screenwriter who is known for producing the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy and The Amazing Spider-Man. She also produced Pretty Woman, What About Bob?, As Good as It Gets, Hero, Stealth, No Way Out, The Rescue and The Butler. She was married to Julian Barry and later Alvin Sargent. She passed away in 2011 due to breast cancer.

  • Birthday

    Mar 03, 1950
  • Place of Birth

    Sherman Oaks, California, USA

Known For

Awards

8 wins & 6 nominations

Acapulco Black Film Festival
2014
Movie of the Year
Winner - Hollywood Award
Athena Film Festival
2012
Laura Ziskin Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - Athena List Winner
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