Born to James Clark Moloney, a talent agent turned producer turned screenwriter, and Kathleen O'Malley, an actress and contract player at Universal Studios, I was exposed to all aspects of the show business from a young age. My father's career as an agent and my mother's work as an actress provided me with a unique upbringing, surrounded by the glamour of Hollywood.
As a child, I began acting at the tender age of nine, working alongside some of the most iconic figures in the industry. I had the privilege of sharing the screen with Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Ron Howard, among many others. My birthday parties were often attended by real-life superheroes, thanks to my father's connections in the business. Adam West, the original Batman, and Bert Ward, his trusty sidekick Robin, would make appearances, adding to the excitement and wonder of my childhood.
Growing up, I was also exposed to the behind-the-scenes work of the film industry. My uncle Paul Donnell, who ran Mark Seven Productions and was Vice President of TV at Universal Studios for 18 years, would often share stories of his experiences in the industry. This exposure sparked my interest in the technical aspects of filmmaking, and I began to learn more about the process of bringing a story to life.
As I entered my teenage years, I started to take on more serious roles, including a small recurring role on the popular soap opera General Hospital. I also became a regular improv player at the famous Comedy Store, honing my skills and developing my sense of humor.
After completing my time on General Hospital, I began to focus more on the technical aspects of filmmaking. I learned production on commercial sets and became a production coordinator, working on a variety of projects. I then moved on to Concorde/New Horizons, where I worked on close to two dozen films for the legendary Roger Corman. Starting as a lead man, I quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a location manager and eventually a pickup and insert director.
In this role, I was responsible for capturing establishing shots, missed coverage, and additional scenes. After leaving Concorde/New Horizons, I spent several years working as a location scout/manager on commercials, where I had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned directors in the industry, including Ridley and Tony Scott, Michael Bay, and David Fincher.
In 1999, I directed a film for Charlie Band at Surrender Films called Andromina the Pleasure Planet, and was also the visual effects director on Rage Against the Machine's music video "No Shelter". I began to specialize in a technique that mimicked the Matrix effect, freezing and distorting time cues, and was in high demand as an effects director on commercials.
Tragedy struck when my brother Jay Moloney passed away, and I took a temporary hiatus from the industry to focus on my personal life. I eventually returned to the business, taking a position as business development for a think tank called E City Studios, where I learned about glasses-free 3D technology.
I then formed a company called Native Media, a 3D media network that featured 50-inch plasma screens in high-traffic areas, showcasing 3D content and selling ad space on the network. After selling Native Media, I returned to my roots, representing properties for film shoots and events.
In June 2016, I joined ICO Development, where I now represent ICO's portfolio of historic film properties to the film, TV, and new media industries. As ICO continues to grow, I am proud to be a part of the team, providing valuable resources and expertise to the entertainment industry.
