Don Granger

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Don Granger
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1987–present
Known forProducing the films Jack Reacher and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
SpouseLisa McRee (m. 1996–present)

Don Granger is an American film producer, best known for producing numerous Skydance Media films, including Jack Reacher and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.

Career

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Granger started his career in 1987 by joining Weintraub Entertainment Group, later joined Touchstone Pictures in the next year.[1] In 1990, he joined Paramount Pictures and worked as executive VP of production and overseeing till 2001.[1]

In 2001, Granger joined Gary Levinsohn to work in the production company Mutual Film Company together, after its co-founder Mark Gordon left the company.[2] He executive produced the film Timeline and produced Snakes on a Plane for the company.[1]

In 2004, Granger joined Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner's Cruise/Wagner Productions as a senior executive of development and production, and he produced the film The Eye there.[1]

In 2007, Granger joined the United Artists as a prexy of production.[1]

In March 2014, Granger joined the Skydance Productions as the newly created post EVP Feature Productions, and he would report to Dana Goldberg, company's chief creative officer.[3]

Personal life

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Granger married journalist and news anchor Lisa McRee in 1996.[4]

Filmography

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Executive producer

Producer

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McNary, Dave (April 25, 2007). "Granger new UA production head". variety.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Harris, Dana; Dunkley, Cathy (February 13, 2001). "Split personalities get shrink". variety.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 4, 2014). "Don Granger Takes Exec Veep Post At David Ellison's Skydance Productions". deadline.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  4. ^ "This Just In: Our Anchor's Wedding --Exclusive at 5!". latimes.com. February 5, 1996. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
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