Gareth Wigan

Gareth Wigan
Born2 December 1931
London, England, United Kingdom
Died13 February 2010 (aged 78)
Los Angeles, California, United States
EducationUniversity of Oxford
Occupation(s)Talent agent, film producer, studio executive
Spouse(s)Heather Germann, Georgia Brown, Patricia Newcomb
Children4

Gareth Wigan (December 2, 1931 – February 13, 2010)[1] was a British agent, producer and studio executive known for working on such films as George Lucas's Star Wars.[1][2] His early recognition of the power of the global entertainment market allowed his employer, Sony Pictures Entertainment, to take advantage of films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Brooks, Barnes (Feb 18, 2010). "Gareth Wigan, Who Urged Hollywood Abroad, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Gareth Wigan dies at 78; studio executive". Los Angeles Times. February 14, 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2010.