Tripp Vinson

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Vinson in July 2013
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SpouseAdriana Alberghetti

Tripp Vinson is an American film producer. He is best known for producing the films Baywatch , San Andreas , Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , The Guardian , The Number 23 , Red Dawn , and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters . [1]

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Vinson has been described by The New York Times as a "journeyman producer who specializes in popcorn flicks" and is good at getting films produced while quickly adapting to shifting trends. [2] His films have collectively grossed over $1.5 billion at the box office. [3]

Career

Vinson was the producing partner of Beau Flynn until they split in June 2011 after a decade of working together. [4]

In 2015, it was announced that Vinson was producing a live-action prequel to Aladdin , titled Genies. [5]

In 2016, it was announced that Vinson was set to produce a spin-off of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs titled Rose Red. [6]

Personal life

Vinson is married to Adriana Alberghetti, a talent agent for WME. [7] His bachelor party in Las Vegas was revealed to have indirectly been the basis for the plot of the comedy film The Hangover . [8] In 2022, the couple purchased a home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles for $5 million. [9]

Filmography

Producer

Executive producer

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References

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  5. Kit, Borys (July 16, 2015). "'Aladdin' Live-Action Prequel in the Works at Disney (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  6. "Disney is making a live-action film about Snow White's sister, Rose Red". EW.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
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