Respected for his longevity in the business of cinema, Ron Meyer presently helms Universal Studios, Hollywood. In 2007 the 'Producers Guild of America' awarded Meyer -- the Agent-turned-Studio-chief -- the prestigious Milestone Award for his years of service to the industry. The honor placed him in the company of Steven Spielberg, who won in 1998, ...
[on Joel Silver]: Warner's is very fortunate to have Joel Silver.
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When I got into the business, it was simply to make a living.
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In my case, the business chose me.
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The role of a modern Studio Chief is much different to how the old Studio Chiefs used to operate. It's not so much a position of power anymore, but a position of influence.
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I've always surrounded myself with talented people, both in film and in business.
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I have no desire to be any place else, I'm having too good a time to leave.
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Just signed a new five-year contract extension with Universal Studios' new parent company, NBC Universal. His prior contract with Universal Studios was a ten-year contract (1995-2005). [July 2005]
Was once an agent at the Paul Kohner Agency and William Morris Agency.
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Was named by Edgar Bronfman Jr. in 1995 (when his company, Seagram, bought Universal Studios from Matsushita Electric Company of Japan), the President & COO of Universal Studios, replacing longtime Lew Wasserman confidant Sid Sheinberg.
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Currently serves as President & Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios (1995-Present).
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