James G. Robinson, a former automotive executive who pivoted to co-found the prolific independent film company Morgan Creek Entertainment, has died at the age of 90 A family obituary confirmed his passing occurred on February 15
Born in Baltimore, Robinson built a career in the auto industry before moving into bridge financing for films and later becoming a full-time producer In 1988, he partnered with Hollywood executive Joe Roth to establish Morgan Creek Entertainment The company went on to become a significant force in American cinema, producing a string of notable films through the late 1980s and 1990s.
Morgan Creek's diverse slate of productions included the comedy 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' the parody 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights,' the Western 'Young Guns,' the psychological thriller 'Dead Ringers,' and the historical epic 'The Last of the Mohicans' Robinson's unlikely path from the car industry to Hollywood left a lasting mark on independent film production
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