Eric Fellner is a highly successful and influential figure in the film industry. He has produced a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films through his production company, Working Title Films, of which he is co-chairman.
His work has contributed to shaping the modern face of British cinema and continues to have a significant influence on the film industry.
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- Full name: Eric Nigel Fellner
- Stage name: Eric Fellner
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1959
- Age: 64
- Birthplace: United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: British film producer, television producer
- Height: 5’7″
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fellner
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Laura Bailey
- Children: Luke Fellner, Dashiell Fellner, Ralph Fellner, Jack Fellner
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Eric Nigel Fellner was born on October 10, 1959 in England and was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fellner. The names of his siblings are unknown to the media.
He attended Cranleigh School, a private boarding school for boys (now co-educational) in Surrey, southeast England, from 1972 to 1977. He then went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Profession
Eric Nigel Fellner began his filmmaking career at Initial Films. He quickly gained recognition for producing the following successful films: Sid and Nancy (1986) and A kiss before death (1991). In 1991, following the departure of Sarah Radclyffe, Fellner teamed up with Tim Bevan to head Working Title Films.
Together they built Working Title into a major player in the UK film industry, with offices in London and Los Angeles. Their most notable successes include Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), and Les Miserables (2012).
In addition to their box office success, Working Title Films has also received critical acclaim. Some of their most acclaimed films include Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), The Walking Dead (the year 1995), Fargo (1996), Elizabeth (1998), Atonement (2007), and Frost/Nixon (2008).
Several of these films were even nominated for Best Picture Academy Awards, solidifying Working Title Films’ reputation as a production powerhouse.
Awards and nominations
Awards
- CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) (2005): for his services to the British film industry.
- David Selznick Award for Achievement in Dramatic Film (2013): Presented by the Motion Picture Producers Guild of America, shared with Tim Bevan.
- Career Achievement Award (2013): Zurich Film Festival.
- Filmmaking Award (2018): Royal Photographic Society.
Nomination
- BAFTA Awards: Fellner has been nominated for several BAFTA awards, including Outstanding British Film and Best Film for several of his Working Title Films productions.
- Academy Award for Best Picture: Many of Fellner’s films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, including Elizabeth, Atonementand Frost/Nixon.
- Tony Award for Best Musical: Fellner was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
- Golden Globe Award for Best Drama: Some of Fellner’s works have been nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama.
social media
- Instagram: Unknown
- Facebook: Unknown
personal life
Fellner is happily married to Laura Bailey and has four children. Their combined family includes Fellner’s two children from his previous marriage and his two children with his longtime partner, photographer Laura Bailey.
They now live in London. The couple’s children are Luc Fellner, Dashiell Fellner, Raf Fellner and Jake Fellner.
net worth
Eric Fellner is a successful British film/television producer who has a net worth estimated by various online sources to be between $1 million and $5 million. He has accumulated his wealth through a career in the film and television industries.
