Michael Ohoven | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Film producer |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Family | Mario Ohoven (father) Ute-Henriette Ohoven (mother) Chiara Ohoven (sister) |
Michael Ohoven (born 30 August 1974) is a German film producer and the founder and CEO of Infinity Media. He is the son of German Investment Banker Mario Ohoven and UNESCO Ambassador Ute-Henriette Ohoven. [1] He is married to Puerto Rican model, actress, and former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Joyce Giraud. [2]
Ohoven learned financing and institutional investment at Commerzbank and at his family's investment bank. While studying economics and business administration at University of Cologne, Ohoven joined the International Corporate Affairs division of RTL Television, one of Europe's largest private broadcaster. [3]
After two and a half years, Ohoven left the company to form Infinity Media in 2000. Under his leadership, the company quickly established strong working relationships with major studios, talent representatives, and financial institutions. Amongst numerous international nominations and awards, his films have been honored with five Academy Award nominations and one win. Ohoven is one of the youngest ever Oscar-nominated producers, and in 2006, The Hollywood Reporter named him one of Hollywood's "Most Prolific Producers". [4]
Year | Title | Role |
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2017 | Jeepers Creepers 3 | Producer |
2015 | Hell's Kitchen | Dining Room Guest; Episode: "18 Chefs Compete" |
2013 | Siberia | Executive Producer |
2013 | Pawn Shop Chronicles | Executive Producer |
2012 | Shadow People | Producer |
2011 | Texas Killing Fields | Executive Producer |
2010 | Operation: Endgame | Producer |
2009 | Push | Executive Producer |
2007 | Pride | Producer |
2006 | Bug | Executive Producer |
2006 | The Woods | Executive Producer |
2005 | Just Friends | Producer |
2005 | Capote | Producer |
2005 | The Cave | Producer |
2005 | Undiscovered | Producer |
2005 | The Devil's Rejects | Producer |
2004 | The Final Cut | Executive Producer |
2004 | Saved! | Producer |
2003 | The Snow Walker | Executive Producer |
2003 | The Human Stain | Executive Producer |
2003 | Confidence | Producer |
2003 | Quicksand | Executive Producer |
2002 | Evelyn | Producer |
2002 | Dead Heat | Producer |
2002 | Liberty Stands Still | Executive Producer |
2001 | Frailty | Co-Producer |
2001 | According to Spencer | Producer |
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