Neil Canton | |
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Born | [1] | 30 May 1948
Alma mater | American University |
Occupation | Film producer |
Family | Mark Canton (brother) |
Neil Canton (born 30 May 1948) [1] is an American film producer from New York City best known for his work on the Back to the Future trilogy. [2] Canton currently serves as an instructor and mentor at the American Film Institute Conservatory as a member of the Producing faculty.[ citation needed ]
His brother, Mark Canton, is also a film producer.
Canton studied at the American University (DC). He graduated in 1970.
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Credit |
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1980 | Blood Beach | Associate producer |
1984 | The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | |
1985 | Back to the Future | |
1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | |
1988 | Caddyshack II | |
1989 | Back to the Future Part II | |
1990 | Back to the Future Part III | |
1992 | Trespass | |
1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | |
1995 | Money Train | |
2000 | Duets | Executive producer |
Get Carter | ||
2001 | Angel Eyes | Executive producer |
2002 | Interstate 60 | |
Trapped | Executive producer | |
2005 | Land of the Dead | Co-producer |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1972 | What's Up, Doc? | Production aide | |
1973 | Paper Moon | Production assistant | |
1976 | Nickelodeon | Production assistant | |
1978 | The Last Waltz | Production assistant | Concert film |
1979 | The Warriors | Assistant to Walter Hill | |
2018 | The Other Side of the Wind | Production associate |
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