Sidney Sheinberg
Sidney Sheinberg | |
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| Born | Sidney Jay Sheinberg January 14, 1935 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2019 (aged 84) |
| Other names | Sid Sheinberg |
| Alma mater | Columbia University (B.A., J.D) |
| Occupation(s) | Hollywood studio head, Lawyer President of Universal Pictures (1982) |
| Years active | 1958–2019 |
| Employer(s) | MCA Inc. Universal Pictures Revue Productions |
| Known for | Discovering Steven Spielberg Responsible for: Jaws E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Jurassic Park Schindler's List |
| Board member of | See Boards and Honors |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | See "Boards and Honors" |
Sidney Jay Sheinberg (January 14, 1935 – March 7, 2019) was an American businessman, lawyer and entertainment executive. He served as president and CEO of MCA Inc. and Universal Pictures for over 40 years.