Edward R. Pressman

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Edward Rambach Pressman (April 11, 1943 – January 17, 2023) was an American film producer and founder of the production company Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation.

Early life

Pressman was born to a Jewish family<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> in New York City, the son of Lynn and Jack Pressman, known as the "King of Marbles", who founded the Pressman Toy Corporation.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career

In 1987, his own production company Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation had received a three-feature pact with International Video Entertainment to handle theatrical and home video distribution rights with a dual option to extend into a fourth feature.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The Academy Film Archive houses the Edward R. Pressman Collection. The film collection contains over 250 items, including theatrical prints, printing elements and videotapes related to the films produced by Pressman or his production company, as well as films acquired by Pressman Films for reference purposes. The Pressman Collection is complemented by paper materials held at the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Personal life

In 1983, Pressman married actress Annie McEnroe, whom he met on the set of the 1981 film The Hand.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He has one child.

Death

Pressman died in Los Angeles on January 17, 2023, at the age of 79.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His death was confirmed by his production company.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Filmography

As an actor
Year Film Role
1985 Crimewave Ernest Trend
1994 Street Fighter Lonely Cook
Music department
Year Film Role
1996 The Crow: City of Angels Executive soundtrack producer
Miscellaneous crew
Year Film Role
1980 Christmas Evil Presenter
Thanks
Year Film Role
2020 American Terrorist The producers wish to thank

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