Steven Spielberg

Chairman

Amblin Partners

THE LATEST: One of most respected and prolific directors and producers in Hollywood history, Spielberg holds multiple Oscars and Golden Globes. His upcoming films as a director include the remake of "West Side Story," which is scheduled for release in December. As a producer, Spielberg's future slate includes another "Indiana Jones" installment and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2."

BACKGROUND: Spielberg chairs Amblin Partners, the company he formed in 2015. He leads the film and television production company in partnership with Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment, Entertainment One, Alibaba Pictures, and Universal Pictures. Spielberg won Best Director at the Academy Awards for "Schindler's List&" and "Saving Private Ryan." The top-grossing movie director of all time, Spielberg has helmed box-office behemoths such as "Jaws," "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park." He formed his own production company, Amblin Entertainment, in 1984, and 10 years later partnered with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen to form DreamWorks Studios.

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