Scott Fischer (producer)

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Scott Fischer (born May 1, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American film producer.

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Biography

Fischer is President of Firstar Films, a Los Angeles–based film production company. He has been credited with producing such films as Henry's Crime (2010), Brothers (2009), Get Low (2009), A Perfect Getaway (2009), The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), The Bank Job (2008) and Battle in Seattle (2007).

Personal life

Fischer has two daughters, Alexis (Lexi) Diana and Jaclyn (Jadi) Dinah.

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