Colin Callender
Sir Colin Callender | |
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| Born | May 1952 (age 73) |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia |
| Occupation(s) | Film executive and executive producer |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Gaine |
| Children | 3 |
Sir Colin Nigel Callender CBE (born May 1952) is a British television, film and theater producer. He is the former President of HBO Films and Founder/Chairman of Playground Entertainment, a production company based in New York and London.
Callender played a key role in shaping the British independent production sector during the birth of Channel Four. He was also responsible for HBO’s unprecedented commercial and critical success, setting new benchmarks for quality film and television production.