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1992; div. 2000) Elie Samaha ( Arabic : إيلي سماحة) is a film producer in Los Angeles, with production credits beginning with The Immortals in 1995. He has produced over 83 works, primarily films along with some video games.
- 1995–present
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Writer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Elie Samaha was born on 10 May 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon. He is a producer and actor, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Boondock Saints (1999) and The Art of War (2000). He was previously married to Tia Carrere.
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- May 10, 1955
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Apr 30, 2000 · What Makes Elie Run? By PATRICK GOLDSTEIN. April 30, 2000 12 AM PT. atrick Goldstein is a Times staff writer. “Should I give you the bad news now?”. Elie Samaha says with a sly grin. “Or do ...
May 14, 2000 · Article on Franchise Pictures' owner Elie Samaha's formula for success in Hollywood motion picture industry; focuses on his decision to produce Battlefield Earth, based on book by L Ron...
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He has dated – 1. Diane Shammas(1980-1988) – He married Diane Shammas in 1980. They broke up in 1988. 2. Tia Carrere(1992-2000) – He tied the knot with actress, singer, and model Tia Carrere in 1992. They got divorced in February 2000.
Oval shaped faceSharp noseDefined jawlineHe was brought up by his mother after his father died when he was 4 years old and he had quickly learned to be independent.He joined the Lebanese Christian army in Israel at the age of 14. Later, he resided in London and Paris, where he managed a girlfriend as a model and actress.Samaha had moved to New York City in the late 1970s with about $60 in his pocket and he had hustled, trying import, export as well as head of security jobs at clubs.In Los Angeles in the 1980s, he along with his brother got involved in the dry cleaning business after observing that a few cleaners had two-hour service or stayed open all night. The Samahas launc...Mini Bio. Elie Samaha was born on May 10, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon. He is a producer and actor, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Boondock Saints (1999) and The Art of War (2000). He was previously married to Tia Carrere. Family. Spouse. Tia Carrere (November 22, 1992 - February 2000) (divorced) Trivia. First husband of Tia Carrere.
PERSONAL. Full name, Elie Kheir Samaha; born May 10, 1955, in Beirut, Lebanon (some sources cite Italy); immigrated to the United States, c. 1979 (some sources cite 1975 or 1981); naturalized U.S. citizen (some sources cite Italian citizen); married Tia Carerre (an actress), November 22, 1992 (some sources cite 1993; divorced February 2000).
