Bob Yari facts for kids

Bob Yari (born May 30, 1961) is an Iranian-American film producer and director. He is known for producing many popular movies and TV shows, including the award-winning film Crash and the hit series Yellowstone.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Bob Yari was born into a Jewish family in Tehran, the capital of Iran. When he was young, his family moved to New York City. He later went to college at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied filmmaking.

In the 1980s, Yari started his career working for another producer, Edgar Scherick. In 1989, he directed and produced his very first movie, Mind Games. After this, he took a break from the movie business for about ten years. During that time, he worked on building large shopping centers, like the Greenspoint Mall in Houston, Texas.

Return to Filmmaking

In the early 2000s, Yari returned to making movies. He created several production companies to finance and produce films. Over the next ten years, he produced more than 40 movies.

Some of his most famous films from this time include:

• Crash, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
• The Illusionist, a magical story starring Edward Norton.
• The Painted Veil, a drama set in China.
• The Agent Cody Banks movies, which are fun spy comedies for families.

He also produced documentaries, which are films about real-life events and people. These included Tyson, about the famous boxer, and Dave Chappelle's Block Party, a concert film.

In 2016, Yari directed Papa: Hemingway in Cuba. This movie was special because it was the first American film in over 50 years to be filmed in Havana, Cuba.

Success in Television

Yari also brought his producing talents to television. In 2008, he created a TV series called Crash, based on his successful movie.

Later, he partnered with 101 Studios to produce several hit shows for the Paramount network. His biggest TV success is Yellowstone, a modern Western drama. He also produced its prequel series, 1883 and 1923, which tell the history of the family from Yellowstone.

Other popular shows he has produced include:

• Mayor of Kingstown
• Tulsa King
• Special Ops: Lioness

Writing Books

Besides his work in film and TV, Bob Yari is also an author. In 2021, he published his first book, The Human Condition: A Pathway to Peace and Fulfillment. In this book, he shares his ideas on how to live a happy and balanced life.

The next year, he wrote another book called On Creation and the Origins of Life. This book explores different scientific and philosophical ideas about how life began on Earth.

Selected Film and TV Credits

Bob Yari has produced a large number of movies and television shows. Here are some of the most well-known projects he has worked on.

Notable Films

• Agent Cody Banks (2003)
• A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004)
• Crash (2004)
• The Illusionist (2006)
• The Painted Veil (2006)
• Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
• Street Kings (2008)
• The Maiden Heist (2009)
• Papa: Hemingway in Cuba (2015) - Also director
• The War with Grandpa (2020)

Notable Television Series

• Crash (2008–2009)
• Yellowstone (2019–2024)
• Mayor of Kingstown (2021–present)
• 1883 (2021–2022)
• Tulsa King (2022–present)
• 1923 (2023–2025)
• Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
• Special Ops: Lioness (2023–present)