Eric Fellner (b. 1959, England) is an Academy Award nominated movie producer.
Eric Fellner works with Working Title Films in London with Tim Bevan. Among Fellner's more than 60 films as producer or executive producer are Moonlight and Valentino, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Dead Man Walking, Fargo, Notting Hill, United 93 and Bridget Jones's Diary.
Working Title Films signed a deal with Universal Studios in 1999 for a reported $600 (USD) million, which gave Bevan and Fellner the power to commission projects with a budget of up to $35 (USD) million without having to consult their paymasters. It is now Britain’s largest independent production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. Successes include [Four Weddings And A Funeral] (1994) which has grossed over $250 (USD) million worldwide. Dead Man Walking and Fargo won Oscars in 1996 and 1997 respectively, while Elizabeth (1998) and Atonement (2007) were both nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award.
Fellner went to Cranleigh School in Surrey, England from 1972-77. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the British film industry.
Went to Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK from 1972-77
Uncle of actress Rosie Fellner
Has a son, Luc (b. 15 Jan 2005), with girlfriend Laura Bailey (I) and three children with ex-wife Gaby Dellal.
Attended Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Co-chairman of "Working Title Films" with friend Tim Bevan (I).
Launched "Working Title 2" with Tim Bevan (I) in 2000.
He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the film industry.
Ex-brother-in-law of Jasmine Dellal.
