Gordon Carroll
Gordon Carroll | |
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Born | Charles Gordon Carroll III February 2, 1928 |
Died | September 20, 2005 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 77)
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Occupation | Film producer |
Years active | 1968–2005 |
Notable work | Alien franchise (1979–1997) |
Family | Robert Carroll (brother) |
Charles Gordon Carroll III (February 2, 1928 – September 20, 2005) was an American film producer. He is known for his work on Alien franchise (1979–1997). He also co-founded Brandywine Productions with David Giler and Walter Hill, a film company most famously associated with the Alien film series. He died on September 20, 2005, in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Early life and career
Carroll was raised in New York City where he was influenced by his father's love of literature. He received his education from Princeton University in advertising[1] and after military duty as a first lieutenant in the Korean War, he returned to Manhattan and entered the advertising world at Foote, Cone & Belding. He began his film career in 1965 as executive producer of How to Murder Your Wife. From there he went on to produce films like Cool Hand Luke (1967), Blue Thunder (1983) and Red Heat (1988).
Death
Carrol died of heart attack on September 20, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., at the age of 77. His body was cremated and his ashes were given to his family.
Filmography
He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
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1965 | How to Murder Your Wife | Executive producer | |
1967 | Luv | Executive producer | |
Cool Hand Luke | |||
1969 | The April Fools | ||
1973 | Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid | ||
1979 | Alien | ||
1983 | Blue Thunder | ||
1986 | The Best of Times | ||
Aliens | Executive producer | ||
1988 | Red Heat | ||
1992 | Alien 3 | ||
1997 | Alien Resurrection | ||
2004 | Alien vs. Predator | Final film as a producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Dear Frankie | Advisor: Philately | Uncredited |
References
- ^ a b "Memorial Charles Gordon Carroll III '49". Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
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