André Hakim facts for kids

André Nessim Hakim (born December 5, 1915, in Alexandria, Egypt – died October 19, 1980, in Los Angeles, USA) was a talented film producer. He helped create many movies, working behind the scenes to bring stories to the big screen.

Who Was André Hakim?

André Hakim was an important person in the movie world. A film producer is like a project manager for a movie. They oversee everything from finding the story to hiring the director and actors. Producers also manage the budget and make sure the movie gets made on time.

Early Life and Family in Film

André Hakim grew up surrounded by the film industry. He and his brothers started working in movies when they were still teenagers. His brothers, Robert and Raymond Hakim, became very successful producers too. They first worked at a big studio called Paramount Pictures. Later, they started their own movie production company in France.

André Hakim also worked for a major film studio. He was part of the team at 20th Century Fox. This was one of the biggest movie studios in Hollywood. Working there gave him a lot of experience in making films.

Producing Movies in Hollywood

André Hakim was known for producing several interesting films. His job involved making sure the movies were well-made and ready for audiences. He worked with many different people, including writers, directors, and actors.

Notable Films by André Hakim

Some of the movies André Hakim produced include:

• Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951): This was a comedy film.
• O. Henry's Full House (1952): This movie was special because it told several short stories. It was an "anthology film," meaning it was a collection of different tales.
• The Man Who Never Was (1956): This was a spy thriller. It was based on a true story from World War II.

Personal Life

André Hakim was married to Susan Marie Zanuck. She was one of the daughters of Darryl F. Zanuck, who was also a very famous person in Hollywood. André and Susan had a son named Andre Hakim Jr. Their son grew up to be a musician. The couple later divorced in 1967.

See Also

• Robert and Raymond Hakim