Brad Grey
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Brad Grey
Brad Alan Greyis the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, a position he has held since 2005. Under Grey’s leadership, Paramount finished No. 1 in global market share in 2011 and No. 2 domestically in 2008, 2009 and 2010 despite releasing significantly fewer films than its competitors. He also has produced eight out of Paramount's 10 top-grossing pictures of all time since he succeeded Sherry Lansing in 2005...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth29 December 1957
CityBronx, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Tom's history with Paramount has made for one of Hollywood's most successful relationships; the opportunity to continue our collaboration with him on 'Mission: Impossible 3' is everything anyone in show business could hope for.
With the incredible talents of Steven Spielberg, Hollywood's most gifted and respected director and producer, and David Geffen, the most creative mind in show business, Paramount will be able to significantly enhance its pipeline of groundbreaking motion pictures.
I think the Emmy obviously is very prestigious and is the gold standard obviously in terms of television. But the Oscars go beyond that. I believe children, when they're growing up, dream of holding that Oscar.
I can only say that in life when you have the greatest expectations and you try to do things the right way, it doesn't always work out.
Any time there is a lot of money or ego involved, people tend to behave badly.
When you make content, you try things, and they don't always work. You learn from it and figure out what's next.
I don't lack confidence. I don't sweat. I don't want to get too Zen on you, but I have to run my own race.
I quickly realized I had to have my own style and strategy and find my own way.