# Susan B. Landau

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American film producer

Susan B. Landau Born (1952-03-31)March 31, 1952 Brooklyn, New York Died May 31, 2017(2017-05-31) (aged 65) Los Angeles, California Occupations Film producer, photographer

**Susan B. Landau** (March 31, 1952 – May 31, 2017) was an American film producer, television producer, [talent manager](/source/Talent_manager), and photographer whose credits included *[Mr. Destiny](/source/Mr._Destiny)* in 1990, *[Cool Runnings](/source/Cool_Runnings)* in 1993, *[An Ideal Husband](/source/An_Ideal_Husband_(1999_film))* in 1999, and the 2000 television film, *[Mary and Rhoda](/source/Mary_and_Rhoda)*.[1][2][3]

## Biography

Landau and her twin brother, Paul, were born in [Brooklyn](/source/Brooklyn), New York, to [Sidney Landau](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sidney_Landau&action=edit&redlink=1), a [studio executive](/source/Studio_executive) at [United Artists](/source/United_Artists), and Bea Landau.[1][2] She attended [Springfield Gardens High School](/source/Springfield_Gardens_High_School) in [Queens](/source/Queens), New York, and received a [bachelor's degree](/source/Bachelor's_degree) political science from [Brandeis University](/source/Brandeis_University) in 1974.[2]

She [executive produced](/source/Executive_producer) 1983's *[Tiger Town](/source/Tiger_Town)*, the first television film produced by the [Disney Channel](/source/Disney_Channel), which won a 1984 [CableACE Award](/source/CableACE_Award) for Best Dramatic Film, as well as the *[Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color: Young Harry Houdini](/source/Walt_Disney's_Wonderful_World_of_Color)* in 1987, which earned her a [Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Children's Program](/source/Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Children's_Program).[1][2][3]

Landau was best known for producing the 1993 comedic film, *[Cool Runnings](/source/Cool_Runnings)*, which was loosely based on the [Jamaica national bobsleigh team](/source/Jamaica_national_bobsleigh_team)'s [1988 Winter Olympics](/source/1988_Winter_Olympics) debut. Her other film production credits included *[Mr. Destiny](/source/Mr._Destiny)* in 1990, the 1999 documentary *[Get Bruce](/source/Get_Bruce)*, *[An Ideal Husband](/source/An_Ideal_Husband_(1999_film))* in 1999, and *[All Over the Guy](/source/All_Over_the_Guy)* in 2001.[1] She teamed with actress [Mary Tyler Moore](/source/Mary_Tyler_Moore) to co-executive produce the 2000 television film, *[Mary and Rhoda](/source/Mary_and_Rhoda)*, based on the 1970s sitcom, *[The Mary Tyler Moore Show](/source/The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show)*.

In the [1992 California race](/source/United_States_Senate_election_in_California%2C_1992) for [U.S. Senate](/source/U.S._Senate), Landau fundraised on behalf of Senate candidate [Barbara Boxer](/source/Barbara_Boxer), a Democrat.[2] Boxer, who won the 1992 Senate election, credited Landau with boosting her campaign and her political career, telling an interviewer in 2017, "Susan Landau was a one-of-a-kind and I honestly believe that without her energetic support, I never would have been elected to the Senate in 1992."[2][3]

Additionally, Landau also worked as a [talent manager](/source/Talent_manager) representing others within the entertainment industry, including screenwriter [Simon Beaufoy](/source/Simon_Beaufoy) (writer of *[Slumdog Millionaire](/source/Slumdog_Millionaire)*, *[Salmon Fishing in the Yemen](/source/Salmon_Fishing_in_the_Yemen)*, and *[The Hunger Games: Catching Fire](/source/The_Hunger_Games%3A_Catching_Fire)*); actor [Dan Bucatinsky](/source/Dan_Bucatinsky) (*[Scandal](/source/Scandal_(TV_series))*); director [Stephen Surjik](/source/Stephen_Surjik) (*[Wayne's World 2](/source/Wayne's_World_2)*), whom she represented for 21 years; and producer [Christopher Hollier](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christopher_Hollier&action=edit&redlink=1) (*[The Originals](/source/The_Originals_(TV_series))*).[1][2][3] According to Beaufoy, he and Landau spoke almost daily for 25 years.[2] Hollier praised her abilities as a manager, "there's never been someone more talented at bringing talent out in others. Director, producer, writer – no one could have a better friend in this town."[2]

Landau transitioned to photography beginning in 2007.[2] Her subjects included the [Stand Up to Cancer](/source/Stand_Up_to_Cancer) [telethon](/source/Telethon), which had been co-founded by her friend, the late film producer [Laura Ziskin](/source/Laura_Ziskin). The two had been friends since their work on the set of the 1978 film, *[Eyes of Laura Mars](/source/Eyes_of_Laura_Mars)* and Landau later published "Laura Ziskin: Collective Memories & Photographs."[2] Her other subjects included the cast and crew of [Showtime's](/source/Showtime_(TV_network)) *[Web Therapy](/source/Web_Therapy_(TV_series))*, as well as the producers of five [Academy Awards](/source/Academy_Awards) shows.[2] In 2017, Landau published another photo collection, "The [Brown Bears](/source/Brown_bear) of [Alaska](/source/Alaska)."[2]

Landau died following a brief illness at [Cedars-Sinai Medical Center](/source/Cedars-Sinai_Medical_Center) in Los Angeles on May 31, 2017, at the age of 65.[1][2] She was survived by her older brothers, Arthur and Avraham, her twin brother, Paul, and four nieces.[1][2]

## Filmography

*She was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.*

### Film

Year Film Credit Notes 1983 The American Snitch 1990 Mr. Destiny Co-producer 1993 Cool Runnings Executive producer 1995 Angus Executive producer 1999 An Ideal Husband Executive producer 2001 All Over the Guy Executive producer 2002 Crazy Little Thing 2007 Marigold Executive producer 2009 Road, Movie Final film as a producer

**Miscellaneous crew**

Year Film Role 1975 The Happy Hooker Production assistant Breakheart Pass 1976 Burnt Offerings 1978 Eyes of Laura Mars Special project assistant 1979 Last Embrace Assistant to producers

**As an actress**

Year Film Role 1977 Andy Warhol's Bad Girl in Theater

**Thanks**

Year Film Role 2008 For a Moment, Freedom Thanks

### Television

Year Title Credit Notes 1983 Tiger Town Television film 1985 The Blue Yonder Television film 1986 The Leftovers Executive producer Television film 1987 Young Harry Houdini Executive producer Television film 1988 14 Going on 30 Television film 1993 Spies Executive producer Television film 2000 Mary and Rhoda Executive producer Television film 2001 Princess of Thieves Executive producer Television film 2003 Great Performances Executive producer

**Miscellaneous crew**

Year Title Role 2003 Great Performances Creative consultant

**Camera and electrical department**

Year Title Role 2012 The Unwritten Rules Still photographer

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dline_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dline_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-dline_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-dline_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-dline_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-dline_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-dline_1-6) Evans, Greg (June 7, 2017). ["Susan B. Landau Dies: 'Cool Runnings' Producer Was 65"](https://deadline.com/2017/06/susan-landau-dies-cool-runnings-producer-obituary-1202109258/). *[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. Retrieved June 25, 2017.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-variety_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-variety_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-variety_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-variety_3-3) Saperstein, Pat (June 7, 2017). ["Producer and Manager Susan Landau Dies at 65"](https://variety.com/2017/film/news/susan-landau-dead-dies-1202457552/). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Retrieved June 25, 2017.

## External links

- [Susan B. Landau](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0484489/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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