Neal H. Moritz is a renowned American film and television producer, born on June 6, 1959. He graduated from college and earned a master's degree in 1985, which led to the establishment of his own production company, Neal Moritz Productions.
Moritz began his career with a production deal at Paramount Pictures and produced his first film, Framed, in 1990. He later partnered with David Heyman to form Moritz-Heyman Productions, producing films such as Juice, The Stöned Age, and Blind Justice.
In 1993, Moritz partnered with Bruce Mellon to establish Original Film, which focused on producing commercials and music videos. After Heyman left, Moritz signed a production deal with Columbia Pictures in 1996.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Moritz produced a string of successful films, including Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Urban Legend, and Soul Survivors. He also ventured into television, producing the HBO movie The Rat Pack and the TV show Shasta McNasty.
In 2001, Moritz produced the action film The Fast and the Furious, which spawned a successful franchise and led to collaborations with other successful films and franchises. He also partnered with agent Marty Adelstein to launch the management company Original, which produced several TV shows, including Tru Calling, Point Pleasant, and Prison Break.
In the 2000s and 2010s, Moritz continued to produce a wide range of films, including Click, I Am Legend, Vantage Point, The Bounty Hunter, and The Green Hornet. He also worked on several TV shows, including The Big C, Save Me, and Preacher.
In recent years, Moritz has produced several successful family films, including Evan Almighty and Goosebumps. He has also acquired the rights to Valiant Comics and produced the film Bloodshot. In addition, he has signed a film production deal with Paramount Pictures and has been working on the film F9: The Fast Saga, which is scheduled for release in 2021.
Throughout his career, Moritz has demonstrated his versatility and ability to produce a wide range of films and TV shows, from action and comedy to drama and family entertainment.
