Marvin Worth | |
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| Born | June 6, 1925 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | April 22, 1998 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California |
| Other names | Film producer, screenwriter, actor |
| Spouse | Joan Worth (ca. 1954 – April 22, 1998) |
Marvin Worth (June 6, 1925 – April 22, 1998) was an American film producer, screenwriter and actor. His efforts to bring the biography of Malcolm X to the big screen started in 1967, when he purchased the rights to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and eventually led to the production of the 1972 documentary, for which he received an Oscar nomination. Later on, he would produce Malcolm X, with director Spike Lee. He was nominated for an Oscar for producing Lenny in 1974.