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Jeffrey Katzenberg

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  • Production Manager
  • Writer
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Jeffrey Katzenberg was born on 21 December 1950 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and production manager, known for Shrek (2001), Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) and Just Like Heaven (2005). He has been married to Marilyn Katzenberg since 1975. They have two children.
BornDecember 21, 1950
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BornDecember 21, 1950
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
    Shrek
    7.9
    • Producer
    • 2001
    Matt Damon in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
    Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
    7.2
    • Producer
    • 2002
    Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo in Just Like Heaven (2005)
    Just Like Heaven
    6.7
    • Producer
    • 2005
    Val Kilmer in De prins van Egypte (1998)
    De prins van Egypte
    7.2
    • Producer
    • 1998

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Beauty
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • Natural Born Narco (2022)
      Natural Born Narco
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Dave Franco, Jimmy Tatro, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. in The Now (2021)
      The Now
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Benedict Men (2020)
      Benedict Men
      7.9
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020)
      Home Movie: The Princess Bride
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Anna Kendrick and Meredith Hagner in Dummy (2020)
      Dummy
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Idris Elba and Ken Block in Elba vs. Block (2020)
      Elba vs. Block
      5.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Thanks a Million (2020)
      Thanks a Million
      6.8
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Neighbors from Hell (2010)
      Neighbors from Hell
      5.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2010
    • The Contender (2005)
      The Contender
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2006–2009
    • The Contender Asia
      8.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2008
    • The Contender Rematch: Mora vs. Manfredo
      6.1
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2005
    • Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo in Just Like Heaven (2005)
      Just Like Heaven
      6.7
      • line producer
      • 2005
    • Father of the Pride (2004)
      Father of the Pride
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2004
    • Will Smith and Jack Black in Shark Tale (2004)
      Shark Tale
      6.0
      • executive producer
      • 2004
    • John Cleese, Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Saunders, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek 2 (2004)
      Shrek 2
      7.4
      • executive producer
      • 2004

    Production Management



    • Ed Helms in Kapitein Onderbroek (2017)
      Kapitein Onderbroek
      6.2
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Alec Baldwin in The Boss Baby (2017)
      The Boss Baby
      6.3
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Trolls (2016)
      Trolls
      6.4
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Kate Hudson, Jack Black, and Bryan Cranston in Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
      Kung Fu Panda 3
      7.1
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Jim Parsons in Home (2015)
      Home
      6.5
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon, Christopher Knights, and Chris Miller in Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
      Penguins of Madagascar
      6.6
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Hoe Tem Je Een Draak 2 (2014)
      Hoe Tem Je Een Draak 2
      7.8
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
      Mr. Peabody & Sherman
      6.7
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Ryan Reynolds, Maya Rudolph, Mike Bell, and Ben Schwartz in Turbo (2013)
      Turbo
      6.4
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, Ryan Reynolds, Clark Duke, Chris Sanders, Randy Thom, and Emma Stone in The Croods (2013)
      The Croods
      7.1
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Rise of the Guardians (2012)
      Rise of the Guardians
      7.2
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
      Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
      6.8
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • Puss in Boots (2011)
      Puss in Boots
      6.6
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
      Kung Fu Panda 2
      7.3
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
      Megamind
      7.3
      • executive in charge of production (uncredited)
      • 2010

    Writer



    • Father of the Pride (2004)
      Father of the Pride
      6.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2004–2005

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      • Jeffrey Katzenberg - Deux Ex Machina Hand of God
    • Height
      • 1.65 m
    • Born
      • December 21, 1950
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Marilyn Katzenberg1975 - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 6 Interviews
      • 12 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      After his resignation from Disney in 1994, he partnered up with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen (SKG) to create their own studio: Dreamworks.
    • Quotes
      Of this much I'm certain: If you write a good script with a great premise, you'll have a big hit. If you write a bad script with a great premise you'll still make money. But if you write a great script with a bad premise, success is not likely.

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    • How old is Jeffrey Katzenberg?
      74 years old
    • When was Jeffrey Katzenberg born?
      December 21, 1950
    • Where was Jeffrey Katzenberg born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • How tall is Jeffrey Katzenberg?
      5 feet 5 inches, or 1.65 meters
    • What is Jeffrey Katzenberg known for?
      Shrek, The Road to El Dorado, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and Just Like Heaven

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