Greg Shapiro (producer)

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Greg Shapiro
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Gregory Brian Shapiro

(1972-12-16) December 16, 1972 (age 51)
OccupationProducer

Gregory Brian Shapiro (born December 16, 1972) is an American producer. [1] [2] He won an Academy Award in the category Best Picture for the film The Hurt Locker . [3] [4]

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References

  1. Verhoeven, Beatrice (September 26, 2016). "Oscar-Winning Producer Greg Shapiro Joins IM Global as President of Feature Film Production". TheWrap . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (March 12, 2018). "Stuart Ford Reteams With Producer Greg Shapiro At AGC Studios". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. "The 82nd Academy Awards (2010) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  4. McNary, Dave (March 12, 2018). "Greg Shapiro Joins Stuart Ford's AGC Studios as Head of Film". Variety . Retrieved November 12, 2021.