Universal Pictures Facts Founded in April 30 1912

Universal Pictures

Facts ● Founded in April 30, 1912. It is the oldest surviving film studio in the USA and the world’s fifth oldest. ● Created by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane and Jules Brulatour. ● Current CEO: Ronald Meyer ● It’s owned by Comcast

Films ● ● ● 1910 s: The Dawn of Netta, Sue, The Old Doll Maker, Careful Nursing, Ivanhoe. 1920 s: Burnt Wings, Locked Lips, Bullet Proof, Alias Miss Dodd, Human Stuff 1930 s: Dracula, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Storm, Roaring Ranch, Hide-Out 1940 s: Margie, Law and Order, Pony Post, Dark Streets of Cairo, Meet the Wildcat 1950 s: Edge of Hell, Congo Crossing, Away All Boats, The Toy Tiger, Backlash 1960 s: Rosie!, Pretty Polly, Banning, Privilege, The War Wagon, Games 1970 s: Limbo, Two People, Showdown, Joe Kidd, Follow Me! 1980 s: Streets of Fire, Under the Volcano, Repo Man, One Deadly Summer, The Wild Life 1990 s: Havana, King Ralph, Ghost Dad, White Palace, Once Around 2000 s: Red Dragon, The Truth About Charlie, Harrison’s Flowers, E. T. , The Scorpion King 2010 s: Kick-Ass, Little Fockers, Despicable Me, Devil, Skyline, The Dilemma

Genre It specialises in the genres of Action and Adventure.

Oscars won ● ● ● ● The studio has won 21 Oscars in total Al Pacino - Best Actor - Scent of a Woman Katharine Hepburn - Best Actress - On Golden Pond Julia Roberts - Best Actress - Erin Brockovich Gregory Peck- Best Actor - To Kill A Mockingbird Best Picture - Out of Africa Best Picture - Gladiator Best Picture - A Beautiful Mind

Profits Universal’s highest grossing films and franchises are: ● Jurassic World, Fast and Furious 7, Minions, Jurassic Park, Despicable Me 2, The Secret Life of Pets, E. T. , Pitch Perfect, Mamma Mia!, Fifty Shades of Grey, King Kong, Ted and Dream. Works. Universal’s studios are located in Universal City, California and it’s corporate offices are located in New York City.