Richard D. Zanuck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard D. Zanuck

American film producer

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1934

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: 13-Jul-2012

Profession: screenwriter, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Richard Darryl Zanuck (December 13, 1934 – July 13, 2012) was an American film producer.
His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Zanuck was also instrumental in launching the careers of directors Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as a "director's producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."