| American producer Date of Birth: 23.06.1949 Country: USA |
Lauren Diana Shuler, better known by her married name Lauren Shuler Donner, is an American film producer. Over the past three decades, she has established herself as one of the most successful and versatile producers in Hollywood, with her films grossing over $3 billion to date.
Lauren's career reached new heights in 2008 when she produced the fourth installment of the "X-Men" franchise, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," starring Hugh Jackman, which grossed nearly $400 million worldwide. Additionally, her film "The Secret Life of Bees," featuring Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, and Paul Bettany, garnered numerous awards, including a "People's Choice Award" for Favorite Movie.
Throughout her career, Lauren has produced a variety of successful films, including the entire "X-Men" series, the comedy "Mr. Mom," and movies such as "Ladyhawke" with Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer, and "St. Elmo's Fire." She also produced critically acclaimed films like "Dave," which received nominations for both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards, as well as "Volcano" and "Constantine."
Working alongside her husband, renowned director Richard Donner, Lauren's production company has been involved in many of these projects. The couple's wedding took place in 1985, and they have been collaborating with prominent directors such as Oliver Stone, Bryan Singer, Nora Ephron, Joel Schumacher, and John Hughes.
In October 2008, both Lauren Shuler Donner and Richard Donner were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lauren has also received several awards for her contributions to the film industry, including the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' (2008), 'Producer Icon Award' (2001), and 'Crystal Award' (2006).
Apart from her success in the entertainment industry, Lauren has also been recognized for her philanthropic efforts. She has made significant contributions to cancer and lupus research and has supported children's homes. International organizations such as "Doctors Without Borders," "Global Green USA" (founded by Mikhail Gorbachev), and "RETNA" have expressed their gratitude for her involvement in environmental protection and charitable endeavors.
Lauren serves on the executive committees of various international organizations, both charitable and environmental, as well as professional associations such as the Producers Guild of America. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Richard Donner, and continues to make a significant impact in the film industry and beyond.