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Robert Shapiro is an American film producer who was the president of theatrical film production at Warner Bros. Shapiro started working in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency.
Robert Shapiro. Producer: Empire of the Sun. Robert Shapiro began his show business career in the mail room of the William Morris Agency. He rose through the ranks becoming Managing Director in charge of William Morris' London Office and Senior Vice-President and Head of their International Motion Picture Department where he represented some of ...
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Shapiro has co-authored two books, the first of which — 2002's Misconception — was a fictional legal thriller in the vein of John Grisham's popular novels. In its review of Shapiro's first book, Publishers Weekly claimed, "The characters are dull-witted and monotonously attractive, and the plot twists might be cribbed from Presumed Innocent and Fat...
Shapiro was made so famous by the Simpson trial that he became a semi-regular fixture on the small screen for a time, appearing as himself (or versions of himself, at least) in documentaries (1995's The Trial Of O.J. Simpson), talk shows (Larry King Live), reality TV (Keeping Up With The Kardashians), and scripted dramas (HBO's Arli$$, CBS' Shark —...
In 2001, Shapiro helped launch the popular website LegalZoom, an online service for basic legal needs like wills, prenups, and patents. While such a site seems like it's squarely in Shapiro's wheelhouse, his next online venture was something of a curveball: in 2009, he co-founded the retail website ShoeDazzle, which sells handbags, jewelry, and (yo...
In a tragic turn of events, one of Shapiro's two sons, 24-year-old Brent, overdosed on ecstasy after attending a party in October of 2005, as reported by LA Weekly. Shapiro responded to this loss by founding The Brent Shapiro Foundation For Alcohol And Drug Awarenesswhich, according to its mission statement, is devoted to "raising awareness," "remo...
Although Travolta did not meet with Shapiro personally before portraying the lawyer on Murphy's new drama, the two men did correspond. "I got a letter from Shapiro telling me that he was happy that I was playing him," the actor told People at the Television Critics Association press tour last month. Of the four Dream Team members highlighted on the...
Apr 12, 2024 · Robert Shapiro, the first member of Simpson’s defense team, continues to practice law. In 2005, he created a foundation that grants college scholarships to 11- to 18-year-olds for staying sober after his 24-year-old son died of an overdose.
LONDON — BBC Films has partnered with Robert Shapiro, who was an exec producer on “Empire of the Sun,” to produce the movie adaptation of the book by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen, “The...
In a candid interview, Robert Shapiro discussed the conversations he had with O.J. Simpson after the verdict, as well as a key moment in the trial that may h...
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Robert Shapiro is an American film producer who was the president of theatrical film production at Warner Bros. Shapiro started working in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency.