Aaron Ray
| Aaron Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1971 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Florida |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Aaron Ray (born July 17, 1971) is an American talent manager, businessperson, and Film producer, known best for his history as a talent manager for clients such as Ice Cube,[1] Korn, Martin Lawrence, Vin Diesel, Limp Bizkit, and The Backstreet Boys,[2] and as a producer on films such as Are We Done Yet? and Big Momma's House.[3][4][5][6][7]
Career
Ray began his career in the 1990s working for talent manager Sandy Gallin, then he went on to serve as the director of development at 20th Century Studios. In 1997, Ray went on to The Firm, Inc. as the senior vice president of management and production.[8] In addition to artist management, he worked on the company's acquisitions, including the purchase of the Pony International shoe company.[9] Ray held a position on the board of Build-A-Bear Workshop during that company's launch.[10]
In 2000, Ray was a co-producer of Big Momma's House, and in 2001, he was a producer of Black Knight. In 2001, Ray founded 9 Yards Entertainment and served as their CEO until 2005.[11][12][13] The company provided management and production, as well as representing estates including Orson Welles and Cary Grant. Also in 2001, Ray was listed in the Los Angeles Business Journal list of “who's who” and in 2003,[14] The Hollywood Reporter included Ray on their list of “35 Under 35” in Hollywood.[15]
In 2005, Ray co-founded the management company The Collective along with Michael Green (agent), Jeff Golenberg, and Sam Maydew.[16] The company represented clients such as Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, and Slash, among others. The company later became Collective Digital Studio which is now owned by ProSiebenSat.1 Media.[17][18][19] Ryan Holiday worked as an assistant at The Collective and has cited Ray as a mentor during his early career.[20] In 2007, Ray was the executive producer of Are We Done Yet?.[21] In 2013, Ray produced the musical American Psycho (musical).[22]
References
- ↑ Lyons, Charles (October 20, 1999). "Artisan warms up to Ice Cube".
- ↑ The Associated Press, Jay A. Fernandez; Fernandez, Jay A.; Press, The Associated (May 13, 2009). "Collective lines up talent". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ The Associated Press, Borys Kit; Kit, Borys; Press, The Associated (November 19, 2008). "RKO lays down a new 'Bet'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ The Associated Press, Borys Kit; Kit, Borys; Press, The Associated (January 26, 2007). "Keitel flashing NYPD badge for 'Ministers'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ The Associated Press, Gregg Goldstein; Goldstein, Gregg; Press, The Associated (April 16, 2008). "'Beer in Hell' gets big-screen treatment". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt — Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. September 10, 2009.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (July 10, 2014). "'Saw' Director to Helm Sci-Fi Action Project 'Apex' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Petrikin, Chris (February 25, 1999). "Quarles' 'Mama' at Fox".
- ↑ "The Firm runs with Pony". Ad Age. November 5, 2001.
- ↑ Lyons, Charles (May 26, 2000). "New Line gives 'Dawgz' home".
- ↑ Harris, Dana (August 17, 2001). "Luber partners up with Nine Yards".
- ↑ Harris, Dana (June 29, 2001). "9 Yards buys Shapiro/Murray".
- ↑ Harris, Dana (May 25, 2001). "Ray manages 9 Yards gain".
- ↑ "WHO'S WHO-The New Generation". September 9, 2001.
- ↑ Rommelmann, Nancy (November 16, 2003). "The Gen Nexters". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Bruno, Antony (January 23, 2011). "A Glimpse At Future Livestreaming Services @MIDEM 2011". Billboard.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (March 27, 2014). "After Disney-Maker, YouTube MCN Collective Digital Studio Lands ProSieben Investment".
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (January 27, 2016). "Collective Digital Studio Changes Name to Studio71".
- ↑ Shields, Mike (19 July 2012). "The Collective Scores With Video Game High". www.adweek.com.
- ↑ Holiday, Ryan (November 21, 2014). "Productivity Advice I Learned From People Smarter Than Me". TNW | Lifehacks.
- ↑ "Are We Done Yet?". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. April 3, 2007.
- ↑ The Associated Press, Gregg Goldstein; Goldstein, Gregg; Press, The Associated (September 24, 2008). "Killer tunes: 'Psycho' has B'way hopes". The Hollywood Reporter.
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