Stratton Leopold has had a remarkable career spanning over four decades in the film industry, with an impressive 60 film and television credits to his name. He has worn multiple hats, including executive producer, producer, casting director, and even actor. In addition, Stratton has held the position of Executive Vice President at Paramount Pictures.
Stratton's journey in the film industry began in 1974 as a location casting director and location manager for low-budget movies. However, he is most notable for his work as a producer or executive producer of several high-budget, commercially successful films. Over the past 20 years, he has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the industry's most iconic directors, including Taylor Hackford, Simon West, Phil Alden Robinson, John Woo, J.J. Abrams, and Joe Johnston.
Stratton's extensive film-making career has taken him to various countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, England, Spain, Italy, Central America, the Philippines, Australia, and China. He is a proud member of the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America.
When he's not busy making movies, Stratton can often be found in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia. In fact, he is frequently behind the counter at Leopold's Ice Cream, a popular parlor founded by his Greek immigrant father, Peter, and two uncles, George and Basil, in 1919. Stratton has incorporated many of the original fixtures from his father's store into the current location on Broughton Street in downtown, historic Savannah. Customers can enjoy the 1930s soda fountain, original back bar, and props from his many films. There is even an antique Panavision motion picture camera used to photograph many well-known films!
