Sherry Lansing

Born: 1944-07-31

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Sherry Lansing (born Sherry Lee Duhl; July 31, 1944) is an American former film studio executive. The chairwoman of the Universal Music Group board of directors, she was the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures and president of production at 20th Century Fox prior to her retirement. From 1999 to 2022, she was on the University of California Board of Regents. In 2005, she became the first female movie studio head to place hand and foot prints at the Grauman's Chinese Theater. In 2001, she was named one of the 30 most powerful women in the US by Ladies' Home Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter named her number 1 on its Power 100 list numerous times.

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Known For

Indecent Proposal
Fatal Attraction
Black Rain
School Ties
The Accused
The Rugrats Movie
Rio Lobo
Funny Girl
This Changes Everything
Racing with the Moon

Top Movie Credits

Indecent Proposal Producer
Fatal Attraction Producer
Black Rain Producer
School Ties Producer
The Accused Producer
The Rugrats Movie Executive In Charge Of Production
Rio Lobo Amelita
Funny Girl Girlfriend (uncredited)
This Changes Everything Self
Racing with the Moon Producer