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Richard D. Zanuck

American film producer (1934–2012)

  • Fame53.9
  • Momentum0.7
  • Wikipedia9.6K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1934–2012, aged 78United States
United StatesUnited StatesDirectorsMovie Director
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    22 languages
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  • Era
    1934–2012
    Aged 78
  • Known for
    Jaws
    1975
Summary
Updated 2026-06-24

Richard Darryl Zanuck was an American film producer. His 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He was also instrumental in launching the career of director Steven Spielberg, who described Zanuck as a "director's producer" and "one of the most honorable and loyal men of our profession."

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  • Academy Award for Best Picture
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie
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53.9
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Momentum0.7
Historical20.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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