Sam Zimbalist

A-List
Total Box Office Draw: $859,427,259
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Average ROI: 223%
ROI Rank: 628
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  • Title
    Ben-Hur
    Score
    88%
    Year
    1959
    Box Office
    $74,437,720
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    Ben-Hur
    223%
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    Average ROI: 223%
    ROI Rank: 628
     
    Sam Zimbalist is in the top 13% of movie producers in the Fresh Kernels Database, and his A-List status is well deserved!
     

    Bio:

    Sam Zimbalist was an American film producer and director who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. He was best known for producing the classic films Ben-Hur (1959) and Quo Vadis (1951). He was also the first producer to win an Academy Award for Best Picture for Ben-Hur. Zimbalist was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring together the best talent to create a successful film. He was also a pioneer in the use of color film and special effects.
     

    Birthday:

    Sam Zimbalist’s birthday is October 17, 1898.
     

    Birthplace:

    Sam Zimbalist was born in St. Petersburg, Russia.
     

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