Keith Barish

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Keith Barish (born November 11, 1944) is an American film producer.[1][2] He is known for being the former restaurateur of Planet Hollywood,[3][4][5][6] which he co-founded with Robert Earl in 1991.[7][8][9] He also served as the producer of such films as Sophie's Choice (1982), The Running Man (1987) and The Fugitive (1993).[8][9][10] Barish also produced the film Ironweed (1987).[11][12][13]

Life and career[]

Barish was born in Los Angeles.[14] He moved to Miami at the age of three, when his parents divorced.[14]

Following a start in his career in real estate development, Barish officially became a film producer in 1979 and first produced the film Endless Love (1981), followed by Sophie's Choice (1982).[14][15] Barish then served as chairman of Taft Entertainment/Keith Barish Productions, which he co-founded in the 1980s with a subsidiary of Taft Broadcasting.[13] At one point, Barish was attached to produce The Flintstones (1994).[16][17]

In 1991, Barish and Robert Earl co-founded Planet Hollywood.[8][18][19][20] Barish left Planet Hollywood in 1999.[21][22][23]

Barish is married to socialite Ann Barish.[10] They have a son, Chris.[10][24][25]

Filmography[]

He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.

Film[]

Year Film Notes
1981 Endless Love Executive producer
1982 Sophie's Choice
Kiss Me Goodbye Executive producer
1984 Misunderstood Executive producer
1986 9½ Weeks Executive producer
Big Trouble in Little China Executive producer
1987 Light of Day
The Monster Squad Executive producer
The Running Man Executive producer
Ironweed
1988 The Serpent and the Rainbow Executive producer
1989 Her Alibi
1990 Fire Birds Executive producer
1993 The Fugitive Executive producer
1998 U.S. Marshals Executive producer
As an actor
Year Film Role
1993 Last Action Hero Himself
Thanks
Year Film Notes
1997 The Brave Special thanks
2015 Little Loopers The producers wish to thank
Ghost Squad Special thanks
Christmas Trade Direct-to-video
Special thanks to

Television[]

Year Title Notes
1984 A Streetcar Named Desire Television film
Executive producer
As an actor
Year Title Role
1984 The Fall Guy Himself

References[]

  1. ^ Hawker, Tom (18 July 2012). "25 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About The Expendables". IGN. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  2. ^ Archerd, Army (4 October 1993). "New Planet Hollywood inaugurated in D.C." Variety. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  3. ^ Gardner, Eriq (30 April 2015). "Planet Hollywood Founder Becomes Latest Target in Hunt for Ken Starr Money". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  4. ^ Adler, Jerry (27 October 1991). "DINING WITH WOLVES". Newsweek. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  5. ^ "FILMING TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER ON BIG-SCREEN 'THE FUGITIVE'". Sun-Sentinel. 10 February 1992. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  6. ^ White, Adam (21 December 2016). "The billionaires, supermarket moguls and tycoons financing your favourite Hollywood movies". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  7. ^ Ryan, Nancy (10 June 1992). "NEW EATERY BETTING CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE STARS IN THEIR EYES". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gross, Daniel (11 August 2003). "Arnold's Bad Business: Is his campaign the new Planet Hollywood?". Slate. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Abramovitch, Seth (21 August 2014). "Throwback Thursday: When Stallone and Schwarzenegger Teamed Up for Planet Hollywood". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gaines, Steven; Landman, Beth (25 June 2001). "6 Most Gracious Hosts on the East End". New York. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  11. ^ Grondahl, Paul (9 December 2016). "'Ironweed' effect lives on in Albany 30 years after film". Times Union (Albany). Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  12. ^ Conway, Ann (12 October 1992). "Stars to Orbit Planet Hollywood's O.C. Opening". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Van Gelder, Lawrence (30 May 1986). "AT THE MOVIES". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b c Suplee, Curt (7 June 1981). "The Passion of the Producer". The Washington Post. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  15. ^ Harmetz, Aljean (17 February 1981). "BARISH BUYS FILM RIGHTS TO FEMINIST MUSICAL 'ACT'". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  16. ^ Pirnia, Garin (30 September 2017). "15 Solid Facts About The Flintstones". Mental Floss. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  17. ^ Ascher-Walsh, Rebecca; Gordinier, Jeff; Kennedy, Dana (3 June 1994). "Bringing The Flintstones to the big screen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  18. ^ "Planet Hollywood sets expansion". United Press International. 30 May 1996. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  19. ^ "Cash for Planet Hollywood". CNN. 6 August 1999. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  20. ^ Siklos, Richard (24 September 2007). "Savor Those Curly Fries: Planet Hollywood Is Back (Again)". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  21. ^ Johnson, Beth (26 October 2001). "Planet of the Aches". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  22. ^ Snyder, Jack (26 March 1999). "CO-FOUNDER DEPARTS PLANET HOLLYWOOD JOB". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  23. ^ "Planet Hollywood co-founder resigns". Deseret News. 27 March 1999. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  24. ^ Preston, Sarah (8 October 2007). "All Shook Up". Chicago. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  25. ^ Sheckells, Melinda (29 December 2017). "What's New in Las Vegas for the New Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 September 2019.

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