Peter Samuelson
Author, Producer, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
- Role
- President at First Star, Inc
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peter Samuelson
President of First Star, Mr. Samuelson is a serial pro-social entrepreneur. In 1982 he co-founded the Starlight Children’s Foundation. In 1990 he co-founded Starbright World with Steven Spielberg. saw the formation of First Star, 2005 EDAR Everyone Deserves a Roof, and 2013 ASPIRE, the Academy for Social Purpose in Responsible Entertainment. Peter has made 26 films and raised four children. Educated at Cambridge and the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, Peter resides in Los Angeles with his wife Saryl, and continues to fight every day for those less fortunate. On October 8th. 2023, Mr. Samuelson led the team that became People For Peace, to shine the light of truth on the tragedies in the Middle East, and support the right of all to live in safety and peace.Producer – “Revenge of the Nerds\" Robert CarradineProducer -\"Stormbreaker” Ewan McGregor, Alicia Silverstone, Mickey Rourke, Bill Nighy, Andy SerkisExecutive Producer – “Chromophobia” Ralph Fiennes, Penelope CruzProducer – “The Last Time” Michael Keaton, Brendan FraserExecutive Producer – “Man In The Chair” Christopher PlummerExecutive Producer – “The Libertine” Johnny Depp, John MalkovichProducer – \"Arlington Road\" Jeff Bridges, Tim RobbinsProducer – “Gabriel & Me” Billy Connolly, Iain GlenProducer – \"Wilde\" Jude Law, Steven Fry, Vanessa RedgraveProducer – \"Tom & Viv\" Willem Dafoe, Miranda Richardson (Two Academy Award Nominations).Producer – \"The Gathering\" Christina Ricci.etc.Previously director of the following corporations:Spotlight Health, Los Angeles and Virginia.Panavision Incorporated, Tarzana California (Chairman of Executive Committee)Panavision Overseas Inc, Tarzana, CaliforniaA.R.G. Societe Anonyme, Grenoble, France (Aaton Cameras)Montage Computer Corporation, West Concord, MassachusettsInterscope Holding CorporationInterscope Communications Inc.Interscope Real Estate CorporationInterscope Real Estate North Carolina Inc.Interscope Travel Inc.Interscope USAC Racing CorporationInterscope Investments Inc.Interscope CorporationInterscope EFT, Inc.Interscope Securities Inc.Interscope Real Estate Georgia Inc.Interscope Productions Inc.Samuelson Group Inc.Audio Visual Headquarters Inc.Privilege Magazine Inc.Samuelson Group PLC, London, EnglandVictor Duncan Inc, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, AtlantaSamuelson Concert Productions (Equipment) Inc, Dallas, TexasDirector and Member of the Executive Committee:Fleetwood Travel, Newport Beach, CaliforniaNational Transaction Systems, El Segundo, California
Experience
President
Jan 1999 — Present
Education
The Wharton School
Mergers and Acquisitions Certificate, Mergers and Acquisitions
1984 — 1984
University of Cambridge
MA, English Literature
1970 — 1977
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Business Administration and Management, General
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Executive Certificate, Management
1984 — 1985
Skills
- Philanthropy
- Board Development
- Content Strategy
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Creative Writing
- Foster Academy Entrepreneur
- Reality
- Mentor
- Ngo Founder
- Strategy
- Publicity
- Social Networking
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Storytelling
- Digital Media
- Event Management
- Academic
- Entertainment
- Educator
- Video
- Strategic Partnerships
- Film Production
- Social Media
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Screenwriting
- Editing
- Non-Profits
- Academia
- Entrepreneur
- Feature Films
- Nonprofits
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Marketing
- Television
- Public Speaking
- Producing
- Pro-Social
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