Eric Fellner


Eric Fellner, is an English film producer. He is the co-chairman of the production company Working Title Films.

Early life and education

Fellner was born to a Jewish family in England. From 1972 to 1977, he was educated at Cranleigh School, a boarding independent school for boys, in Surrey in South East England, followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

Life and career

Among Fellner's more than 60 films as producer or executive producer are Moonlight and Valentino, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Dead Man Walking, Fargo, Notting Hill, Billy Elliot, United 93, Bridget Jones's Diary, , Frost/Nixon and Senna.
Working Title Films signed a deal with Universal Studios in 1999 for a reported US$600 million, which gave Bevan and Fellner the power to commission projects with a budget of up to $35 million without having to consult their paymasters. It is now Britain's largest production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. Successes include Four Weddings and a Funeral which has grossed over US$250 million worldwide. Dead Man Walking and Fargo won Oscars in 1996 and 1997 respectively, while Elizabeth, Atonement and Frost/Nixon were all nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award.

Recognition

Fellner is a good friend of Hugh Grant, who is the star of some of Working Title's biggest box office hits. Fellner and his long-time partner, model Laura Bailey, have two children together and live in London.

Filmography