Sidney Sheinberg

Sidney Sheinberg
Born
Sidney Jay Sheinberg

(1935-01-14)January 14, 1935
DiedMarch 7, 2019(2019-03-07) (aged 84)
Other namesSid Sheinberg
Alma materColumbia University (B.A., J.D)
Occupation(s)Hollywood studio head, Lawyer President of Universal City Studios (1982)
Years active1958–2019
Employer(s)MCA Inc.
Universal Studios
Revue Productions
Known forDiscovering Steven Spielberg
Responsible for:
Jaws
Schindler's List
Jurassic Park
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Board member ofSee Boards and Honors
Spouse
(m. 1956)
Children2
AwardsSee "Boards and Honors"

Sidney Jay Sheinberg (January 14, 1935 – March 7, 2019) was an American businessman, lawyer and entertainment executive. He served as president and CEO of MCA Inc. and Universal Studios for over 40 years.[1]

  1. ^ Natale, Richard (March 7, 2019). "Sidney Sheinberg, MCA/Universal Exec Who Nurtured Steven Spielberg, Dies at 84". Obituaries. Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

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