Neil Meron

Neil Meron
Neil Meron
Born 1955
Brooklyn, New York
Years active 1989 - present

Neil Meron (born c. 1955) is an American film producer known for producing the 2002 film Chicago and the 2007 film Hairspray. With partner Craig Zadan he runs the production company "Storyline Entertainment".

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Life and career

Meron, born in Brooklyn, New York, attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in the same borough and Brooklyn College, graduating in 1976. He became Zadan's assistant with the duo working for Joseph Papp at the Public Theatre in the 1970s.[1] They formed the production company "Storyline Entertainment", producing films and television features.[2] He is openly gay.[2][3]

Back, from Storyline Entertainment and CBS Paramount Network, is a 2009 CBS television pilot which centers on a man (Skeet Ulrich) who disappeared in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks- but who suddenly shows up, eight years later. The story follows the man as he reconnects with his family and adjusts to a world that has dramatically changed. Dean Widenmann wrote the project and will serve as supervising producer, while Storyline's Zadan and Meron will be Executive Producers.

Filmography

Awards/nominations

In 2008 Zadan and Meron were awarded the "Career Achievement Award" by the Casting Society of America. He has been nominated for the Emmy Award eight times, along with his co-executive producer Zadan (and the respecive producers).

References

  1. ^ Neumaier, Joe. "Music men"New York Daily News, July 15, 2007
  2. ^ a b "Zadan and Meron Career" glbtq.com, accessed September 8, 2009
  3. ^ Moylan, Brian (June 24, 2005), "Not worth repeating", Washington Blade, http://www.washblade.com/2005/6-24/arts/television/tv.cfm, retrieved 2007-10-25 
  4. ^ Footloose imdb.com

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