Irwin Winkler | |
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| Born | New York City, U.S. |
| Education | B.A. New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Years active | 1967-present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Charles Winkler David Winkler Adam Winkler |
| Parent(s) | Sol Winkler Anna Winkler |
| Website | winklerfilms.com |
Irwin Winkler is an American film producer and director. He is the producer or director of over 58 motion pictures, dating back to 1967's Double Trouble, starring Elvis Presley. The fourth film he produced, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), starring Jane Fonda, was nominated for nine Academy Awards. He won an Oscar for Best Picture for 1976's Rocky. As a producer, he has been nominated for Best Picture for four films: Rocky (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The Right Stuff (1983), and Goodfellas (1990).