Michael Tadross
Birth placeBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
EducationWagner College (BA)
OccupationFilm producer · executive producer

Michael Tadross is an American film producer and former executive at Paramount Pictures.[1] Films that he either produced or was executive producer include Indecent Proposal, Die Hard with a Vengeance, which became the highest-grossing film of 1995, Eraser, The Devil's Advocate, The Thomas Crown Affair, I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes and Gangster Squad.

As Executive Vice President of Production at Paramount Pictures, he was in charge of production of films such as Forrest Gump, The Firm, Beverly Hills Cop III, among others.[2][3][4]

Biography

Michael Tadross was born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated with a B.A. from Wagner College and received the Wagner College Distinguished Graduate Award. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Long Island University in 2018.[2]

He began his film career as a camera trainee and assistant film editor. Tadross is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.

Tadross also served as Executive Vice President in charge of production at Paramount Pictures from 1991 to 1994 where he oversaw the production of blockbusters such as Forrest Gump, The Firm, Clear and Present Danger, Wayne's World, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Beverly Hills Cop III, Addams Family Values, Coneheads, Flesh and Bone, The Thing Called Love, and Sliver.[2]

Filmography

He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.

Film

YearFilmCredit
1987Deadly IllusionAssociate producer
1989Brenda StarrAssociate producer
1992School TiesAssociate producer
1993Indecent ProposalCo-producer
1995Die Hard with a Vengeance
1996EraserExecutive producer
1997The Devil's AdvocateExecutive producer
1998Jack FrostExecutive producer
1999The Thomas Crown AffairExecutive producer
2002RollerballExecutive producer
2003Basic
2004Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2005HitchExecutive producer
2007I Am LegendExecutive producer
2009Sherlock HolmesExecutive producer
2010Cop Out
2011Arthur
2013Gangster Squad
2014Winter's Tale
2015Run All Night
2018Ocean's 8Executive producer
2021Boogie
Dicey
Hollywood by the Sea
NewsflashExecutive producer
Sesame StreetExecutive producer
Production manager
YearFilmRoleNotes
1984Scream for HelpAssistant production manager: USA
1985Death Wish 3
1988Coming to AmericaUnit production manager: Los Angeles
1989Brenda StarrProduction manager
Let It RideAdditional production supervisor
Black RainUnit production manager
1990Ghost
1992School Ties
1993The TempExecutive in charge of production
Indecent ProposalUnit production manager
The FirmExecutive in charge of productionUncredited
Coneheads
Searching for Bobby FischerUncredited
The Thing Called Love
Flesh and Bone
Addams Family Values
Wayne's World 2Uncredited
1994Blue Chips
Naked Gun 33 1⁄3: The Final InsultUncredited
Jimmy Hollywood
Beverly Hills Cop III
Forrest GumpUncredited
Lassie
1995Die Hard with a VengeanceUnit production manager
1997The Devil's Advocate
2007I Am Legend
2009Sherlock HolmesUnit production manager: New York
2014Winter's TaleUnit production manager
Second unit director or assistant director
YearFilmRole
1982One Down, Two to GoFirst assistant director
1987Deadly IllusionAssistant director
1988MasqueradeFirst assistant director
CocktailFirst assistant director: New York
As an actor
YearFilmRole
1988MasqueradeKid on Dock
Coming to AmericaTaxi Driver
1995Die Hard with a VengeanceGreek Deli Proprietor
1997Too Good to Be TrueDrake
2002RollerballStarter

Television

YearTitleNotes
1990When Will I Be Loved?Television film
Second unit director or assistant director
YearTitleRoleNotes
1984The StreetsFirst assistant directorTelevision film
1985John and Yoko: A Love Story
1986Intimate StrangersAssistant director
Rage of Angels: The Story ContinuesFirst assistant director
1987CBS Summer Playhouse
1988The Diamond TrapTelevision film

References

  1. ^ "Michael Tadross Biography". Encyclopedia
  2. ^ "Video: Film producer Michael Tadross '72 gives master class". Wagner College. April 15, 2019.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 13, 2021). "Bruce Dern Begins Work On Mike Mendez Horror Thriller 'The Devil's Trap'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  4. ^ Yuma, Jennifer (September 7, 2021). "Janet Jackson Documentary to Premiere in January on Lifetime and A&E (TV News Roundup)". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-09-28.