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- Birth nameSamuel John Goldwyn Jr.
- Nickname
- Samuel Goldfish Jr
- Samuel Goldwyn Jr. was born on September 7, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) and Mystic Pizza (1988). He was married to Patricia Strawn, Peggy Elliott and Jennifer Howard. He died on January 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesPatricia Strawn(October 19, 2010 - January 9, 2015) (his death)Peggy Elliott(August 24, 1969 - 2005) (divorced, 2 children)Jennifer Howard(August 16, 1950 - February 7, 1968) (divorced, 4 children)
- He produced The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) while his father Samuel Goldwyn produced The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).
- Father of Tony Goldwyn and John Goldwyn
- Attended the University of Virginia.
- Following military service, moved to England as associate producer for J.Arthur Rank. He rejoined the army in 1950, producing and directing documentaries for the staff of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Subsequently worked for Edward R. Murrow at CBS News.
- Son of Samuel Goldwyn and Frances Howard.
- [on his father Samuel Goldwyn] With every picture he made, my father raised the money, paid back the bank, and kept control of the negative. He said, you be careful of these films: some people will tell you they're not worth anything, but don't you believe it.
- [on the film business] I love it. If you don't love this business, don't go near it. Don't go near it to get rich. And just remember, if you're right 51 percent of the time in this business, you're a genius.
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