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Sid Sheinberg
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Sidney Jay Sheinberg
January 14, 1935 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | March 7, 2019 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Law degree from Columbia Law School |
| Alma mater | Columbia University, University of Texas School of Law, Columbia Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, executive Movie producer |
| Years active | 1958 – 2019 |
| Employer | Universal Studios, Revue Productions |
| Known for | Discovering Steven Spielberg, Helped make Jaws |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Sidney Jay "Sid" Sheinberg (January 14, 1935 – March 7, 2019) was an American lawyer and a very important leader in the entertainment world. He helped create many famous movies.
He was known for leading Universal Pictures for a long time. During his time there, the studio released huge blockbuster films like Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park.
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Who Was Sid Sheinberg?
Sid Sheinberg was a powerful leader in Hollywood. He spent many years guiding Universal Pictures, one of the biggest movie studios. He helped shape the movies we love today.
Early Life and Family
Sidney Jay Sheinberg was born on January 14, 1935, in Corpus Christi, Texas. His parents were immigrants. His mother was from Ukraine and his father was from Poland. Sid grew up in Corpus Christi.
In 1956, Sid Sheinberg married actress Lorraine Gary. She is known for her role as Ellen Brody in the Jaws movies. They had two sons, Bill and Jonathan. Both of their sons also became film producers, following in their father's footsteps.
Leading Universal Pictures
In June 1973, when Sid Sheinberg was 38 years old, he became the President and Chief Operating Officer of MCA, Inc. MCA, Inc. was the company that owned Universal Pictures. This was a very big job.
During his time as president, Universal Pictures released some of the most successful movies ever made. These films earned a lot of money and became very popular around the world.
Blockbuster Movies
Under Sid Sheinberg's leadership, Universal Pictures released a series of record-breaking movies. These films were huge hits and changed the movie industry.
- Jaws was released in 1975. This movie about a great white shark became a cultural phenomenon. It was one of the first "summer blockbusters."
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial came out in 1982. This heartwarming story about a boy and an alien touched millions of people. It was another massive success for Universal.
- Jurassic Park was released in 1993. This movie brought dinosaurs to life on the big screen like never before. It used amazing special effects and was a huge hit worldwide.
These movies helped Universal Pictures earn more money than any other studio during those decades. Sid Sheinberg's vision and leadership were key to this success.
Sid Sheinberg passed away on March 7, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. He was 84 years old. He left behind a great legacy in the film world.
See also
In Spanish: Sidney Sheinberg para niños
