Steven Rales | |
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 Rales in 2016 | |
| Born | March 31, 1951 Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Title | Founder, Danaher and Indian Paintbrush |
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| Children | 3 |
| Family | Mitchell Rales (brother) |
Steven M. Rales (born March 31, 1951) is an American businessman and film producer. He founded Danaher Corporation with his brother Mitchell Rales in 1984 and is chairman of the board. Rales also founded the film production company Indian Paintbrush in 2006, which works closely with filmmaker Wes Anderson. His work with Anderson has earned him three Academy Award nominations, winning Best Live Action Short Film for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023). Rales also owns the media distribution companies Janus Films and The Criterion Collection and owns a 20% stake in the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Indiana Pacers.