Ray Stark, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ray Stark

American film producer

Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1915

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 17-Jan-2004

Profession: film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Ray Stark (October 3, 1915 – January 17, 2004) was one of the most successful and prolific independent film producers in postwar Hollywood.
Highly tenacious and intelligent, Stark's background as a literary and theatrical agent groomed him to produce some of the most dynamic and profitable films of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, such as The World of Suzie Wong (1960), West Side Story (1961), The Misfits (1961), Lolita (1962), The Night of The Iguana (1964), Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), Funny Girl (1968), The Goodbye Girl (1977), The Toy (1982), Annie (1982), and Steel Magnolias (1989). In addition to his roster of films, Stark formed relationships with various directors and writers throughout his inspired career.
Stark made eight films with Herbert Ross, five with John Huston, and three with Sydney Pollack.
Additionally, Stark's 18-year partnership with playwright Neil Simon yielded 11 films between the duo, including The Goodbye Girl (1977) and The Sunshine Boys (1975).
In 1980, the Motion Picture Academy awarded him the Irving G.
Thalberg Memorial Award for a lifetime of achievement in film.