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88-809: The Producers Guild of America Awards were originally established in 1990 by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) as the Golden Laurel Awards , created by PGA Treasurer Joel Freeman with the support of Guild President Leonard Stern , in order to honor the visionaries who produce and execute motion picture and television product. The ceremony has been hosted each year by celebrity host/presenters, including Nick Clooney , Michael Douglas , Robert Guillaume , James Earl Jones , Jack Lemmon , Shirley MacLaine , Garry Marshall , Walter Matthau , Ronald Reagan , Marlo Thomas , Grant Tinker , Ted Turner , and Karen S. Kramer among others. * Denotes

176-597: A Made-for-TV Movie in the 1998 Golden Globe Awards . The award ceremony was memorable because Ving Rhames , who won the Golden Globe for his portrayal of Don King: Only in America , stunned the A-list crowd and television audience by calling Lemmon up to the stage and handing him the award. Lemmon tried not to accept but Rhames insisted. The emotional crowd gave Lemmon a standing ovation to which he replied that, "This

264-532: A correspondent for NBC News, to report on Weinstein in The New Yorker . Farrow revealed his earlier attempts to report on Weinstein's misconduct to NBC , suggesting the network faced pressure not to publish. Farrow's report included testimonies from executives and assistants who witnessed Weinstein's misconduct. Since the initial reports in 2017, over 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault, or rape. Led by Italian actress Asia Argento ,

352-671: A film directed by Blake Edwards was in Days of Wine and Roses (1962) portraying Joe Clay, a young alcoholic businessman. The role, for which he was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar , was one of Lemmon's favorites. By this time, he had appeared in 15 comedies, a Western and an adventure film. "The movie people put a label attached to your big toe — 'light comedy' — and that's the only way they think of you", he commented in an interview during 1984. "I knew damn well I could play drama. Things changed following Days of Wine and Roses . That

440-402: A film that also won a corresponding Academy Award Since 2002, this award has been given for films that "illuminate provocative social issues" Producers Guild of America The Producers Guild of America offers several benefits to its members, including seminars and mentoring programs, and entrance to special screenings of movies during Oscar season . The PGA traces its roots back to

528-414: A group of alleged victims released a list of over 100 instances of sexual abuse by Weinstein, spanning from 1980 to 2015, including eighteen allegations of rape. Weinstein allegedly lured young actresses or models into hotel rooms or offices under the guise of discussing their careers, then demanded massages or sex, often citing Gwyneth Paltrow as an example. Former colleagues claim that Weinstein's behavior

616-455: A hostile work environment, offer preventative measures for both on-set and off-set scenarios, and provide resources for those experiencing discomfort in their work environment. These proposals were crafted with input from Time's Up and were subsequently endorsed by the PGA's Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force. Lucchesi and McCreary expressed gratitude to Time's Up for their assistance in developing

704-592: A natural tendency toward overacting that had to be tempered; Wilder's biography Nobody's Perfect quotes the director as saying, "Lemmon, I would describe him as a ham, a fine ham, and with ham you have to trim a little fat." Wilder, though, also once said: "Happiness is working with Jack Lemmon". Lemmon in Save the Tiger (1973) plays Harry Stoner, a businessman in the garment trade who finds someone to commit arson by burning down his warehouse to avoid bankruptcy. The project

792-595: A safe place, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to make sure they feel safe for the rest of the PGA Show. In 2021, Scott Rudin , an American film, television and theatre producer, withdrew from his Broadway , film, and streaming endeavors after allegations of abusive behavior toward his employees surfaced in The Hollywood Reporter . As a consequence, his name was scrubbed from several forthcoming films, and his partnership with A24 studio

880-436: A secondary role as a brief love interest for Lemmon's character. "If it wasn't for Judy, I'm not sure I would have concentrated on films", he told The Washington Post in 1986 saying early in his career he had a snobbish attitude towards films over the stage. He managed to negotiate a contract with Columbia allowing him leeway to pursue other projects, some of the terms of which he said "nobody had gotten before". He signed

968-663: A series of summits that brought together members of the New Media and traditional producing communities, producer Marc Levey spearheaded an initiative to revise the Producers Guild of America constitution to provide for the representation of New Media producers. This led to the formation of the New Media Council. Since its formation, the Council has sought to identify and address issues relevant to New Media and

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1056-561: A seven-year contract, but ended up staying with Columbia for 10 years. Lemmon's appearance as Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts (1955), with James Cagney , Henry Fonda , and William Powell for Warner Bros. , gained Lemmon the Best Supporting Actor Oscar . Director John Ford decided to cast Lemmon after seeing his Columbia screen test, which had been directed by Richard Quine . At an impromptu meeting on

1144-613: A son, Chris Lemmon (born 1954), divorced. Lemmon married actress Felicia Farr on August 17, 1962, while shooting Irma La Douce in Paris. The couple's daughter, Courtney, was born in 1966. Lemmon was the stepfather to Denise, from Farr's previous marriage to Lee Farr . He was close friends with actors Tony Curtis and Kevin Spacey , among others. His publicist Geraldine McInerney said, "I remember Jack once telling me he lived in terror his whole life that he'd never get another job. Here

1232-458: A stage drama first performed in 1979, he played a press agent who has cancer while trying to mend his relationship with his son. The Broadway production ran for 212 performances, but it gained mixed reviews. Nevertheless, Lemmon was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play . For his role in the 1980 film version , Lemmon gained another Oscar nomination. His final Oscar nomination

1320-889: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Lemmon received numerous honorary awards including the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures in 1986 the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1988, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1990, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991. In 1995, Lemmon was awarded the inaugural Harvard Arts Medal and the Kennedy Center Honors in 1996. In 1996, Lemmon

1408-425: A statement, the PGA expressed deep concern over ongoing allegations of workplace harassment and abuse in the industry, pledging solidarity with those who spoke out against such violence and intimidation. The guild emphasized the collective responsibility to foster a more equitable and safe environment for all industry participants. Subsequently, Actors’ Equity Association urged The Broadway League to publicly address

1496-738: A studio lot in the Los Angeles area. In 2011, the Conference was held at Disney/ABC Studios . Each Conference offers a variety of educational sessions designed to promote the newest information about the state of the entertainment industry marketplace and allow experienced producers to share the benefit of their experience with emerging professionals. The "Produced By Conference" also offers a variety of other programs, including extensive vendor displays and technology demonstrations, numerous representatives of local, state and international film commissions, small-group Mentoring Roundtable discussions, and

1584-515: A tale about old Army friends with Marcello Mastroianni , and That's Life . Lemmon received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1988. Lemmon was nominated for a Tony Award the second and last time for a revival of Eugene O'Neill 's Long Day's Journey into Night in 1986; Lemmon had taken the lead role of James Tyrone in a production directed by Jonathan Miller . It had a London run in 1987, Lemmon's first theatre work in

1672-461: A title screen from a film: "JACK LEMMON in". Guests who attended the private ceremony included Billy Wilder , Shirley MacLaine , Kevin Spacey , Gregory Peck , Sidney Poitier , Kirk Douglas , Michael Douglas , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Frank Sinatra 's widow Barbara and Walter Matthau 's son Charlie. Film critic Stanley Kauffmann described him as "easily one of the most expert American actors of his generation. Kevin Spacey said "Jack Lemmon

1760-579: A variety of networking events, including the traditional Friday night Kick-Off Party. Speakers at past conferences have included James Cameron , Clint Eastwood , Mark Cuban , Ted Turner , Gale Anne Hurd , Marshall Herskovitz , Mark Gordon , Hawk Koch , Alan Ball , Kathleen Kennedy , Matthew Weiner , Richard D. Zanuck , James L. Brooks , Douglas Wick , Lucy Fisher , Roger Corman , Norman Lear , Lawrence Gordon , Francis Ford Coppola , Seth Rogen , Kevin Smith , and Lauren Shuler Donner . In 2011,

1848-663: A villain so dastardly as Jack Lemmon". In 1966, Lemmon began the first of his many collaborations with actor Walter Matthau in The Fortune Cookie . The film has been described by the British film critic Philip French as their "one truly great film". Matthau went on to win an Academy Award for his performance in the film. Another nine films with them co-starring eventually followed, including The Odd Couple (1968), The Front Page (1974), and Buddy Buddy (1981). In 1967, Lemmon's production company Jalem produced

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1936-467: A warlock in Bell, Book and Candle (1958, a film he apparently disliked) and It Happened to Jane (1959), all three under the direction of Richard Quine. Lemmon starred in six films directed by Quine. The others were My Sister Eileen (1955), The Notorious Landlady (1962) and How to Murder Your Wife (1965). Lemmon worked with director Billy Wilder on seven films. Their association began with

2024-573: A year in New York City, he worked unpaid as a waiter and master of ceremonies at the Old Knick bar on Second Avenue . He also played the piano at the venue. Lemmon became a professional actor, working on radio and Broadway. His film debut was a bit part as a plasterer in the film The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949), but he had already appeared in television shows, which numbered about 400 from 1948 to 1953. Lemmon believed his stage career

2112-525: Is also known for his roles in Irma la Douce (1963), The Great Race (1965), and Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). For his work on television he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Tuesdays with Morrie (1999). He was Emmy-nominated for The Entertainer (1975), The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988), 12 Angry Men (1997), and Inherit

2200-536: Is currently chaired by Gary Lucchesi and Sacha Ben Harroche. Vance Van Petten served as the organization's National Executive Director from 2000 through 2021. Susan Sprung joined him in that position in 2019. In 2012, the Producers Guild introduced the "Producers Mark", a certification mark to feature film credits, allowing approved producers to add the lowercase initials p.g.a. following their "Produced By" credit. Unlike other post-nominal letters that appear in motion picture credits (e.g., A.C.E. , C.S.A. ),

2288-469: Is one of the nicest, sweetest moments I have ever known in my life." The role was as the contentious juror, played in the original 1957 film version by Henry Fonda . Lemmon appeared in the remake with George C. Scott and reunited with him in another television film, this time Inherit the Wind (1999). Lemmon was a guest voice on The Simpsons episode " The Twisted World of Marge Simpson " (1997), as

2376-547: Is significant in that it marks the first time the Producers Guild of America recognized New Media producer industry credits and responsibilities in Broadband , DVD / Blu-ray , Animation , Games ( console and online ), Mobile , Digital Visual Effects , iTV (interactive/enhanced Television), Special Venues, and Transmedia . Since 2009, the Producers Guild has presented the "Produced By Conference", held annually in June on

2464-463: The Kennedy Center Honors in 1996. The Guardian labeled him as "the most successful tragi-comedian of his age." Lemmon received two Academy Awards : for Best Supporting Actor for Mister Roberts (1955) and for Best Actor for Save the Tiger (1973). He was Oscar-nominated for Some Like It Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), The China Syndrome (1979), Tribute (1980), and Missing (1982). He

2552-632: The "Produced By Conference" was presented in association with AFCI Locations . Since 2014, the Producers Guild of America has presented "Produced By: New York ", a single-day conference event held annually in New York City . Speakers and guests at "Produced By: New York" have included Michael Moore , Alejandro González Iñárritu , Jake Gyllenhaal , Donna Gigliotti , James Schamus , Jenni Konner , Darren Aronofsky , Barbara Hall , and Cathy Schulman , among others. Created by Vance Van Petton during his time serving as National Executive Director of

2640-450: The "Producers Mark" does not indicate membership in the Producers Guild. Rather, it certifies that the credited producer performed a major portion of the producing duties on a motion picture. The Mark is licensed for use in motion picture credits on a film-by-film basis. A producer's having received the Mark on a prior film has no impact on the decision to certify a current or future credit with

2728-658: The "Producers Mark", but application for and use of the "Producers Mark" by individual producers is purely voluntary. In 2002, the New Media Council was formed by the Producers Guild of America in order to recognize, represent, and protect producers working in digital and emerging media such as broadband and mobile entertainment , video games , digital visual effects , interactive television and DVDs . The PGA has announced its categorization of new media producers into five distinct fields: movie/video production, animated production, website production, interactive television production, and game production. In January 2001, following

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2816-489: The "Producers Mark". During 2012 and 2013, Producers Guild of America Presidents Hawk Koch and Mark Gordon conducted negotiations and secured separate agreements with every major Hollywood studio requiring the studios to submit any films they developed and produced internally for "Producers Mark" certification. The first film to be released with the "Producers Mark" was The Magic of Belle Isle (which certified producers Lori McCreary , Alan Greisman, and Rob Reiner with

2904-667: The #MeToo movement on social media, leading to similar allegations against numerous influential figures globally, a phenomenon dubbed the " Weinstein effect ". Weinstein and his brother Bob were honored by the PGA during its 2013 awards ceremony. They were bestowed with the Milestone Award, the guild's most prestigious accolade. In October 2017, New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey exposed Weinstein's decades-long pattern of sexual harassment and settlements paid to actresses and employees. Their investigation, which took about five months, inspired Ronan Farrow ,

2992-513: The 29 winners of the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture have gone on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture . The Producers Guild of America's awards show was originally established in 1990 as the Golden Laurel Awards , created by PGA Treasurer Joel Freeman, Diane Robison, Terrie Frankel, Bernard Wiesen, and Charles B. FitzSimons with the support of Guild President Leonard B. Stern , in order to honor

3080-740: The Best Actor Oscar. Having won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Mister Roberts , he became the first actor to achieve that particular double, although Helen Hayes had achieved this feat three years earlier in the equivalent female categories. Lemmon was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in The China Syndrome (1979), for which he was also awarded Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival . In Tribute ,

3168-543: The Broadway League. Members experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment, or intimidation can utilize Equity's anonymous hotline for assistance. In 1990, the inaugural Golden Laurel Awards were hosted by the Producers Guild, an initiative spearheaded by PGA Treasurer Joel Freeman and endorsed by Guild President Leonard Stern. These awards aimed to celebrate the visionaries behind the creation and execution of motion picture and television content. Later, in 2002,

3256-562: The Mark), followed almost immediately thereafter by Lawless (which certified producers Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wick ). Since that time, hundreds of motion pictures have had their credits certified via the "Producers Mark". The Producers Guild determines which credited producers are eligible for certification via a thorough vetting process, requiring initial application from the film's owner/distributor and candid input from its producers, as well as numerous third party sources, which may include

3344-479: The New Media Council in 2002. In 2012, the organization introduced a certification mark allowing producers to signify their significant contributions to a production. The PGA has also taken proactive measures to combat sexual harassment in the industry, establishing guidelines, a task force, and implementing mandatory anti-harassment training. Following the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the PGA expelled him from

3432-1041: The New Media Council. In 2001, producers John Schwally, Nelle Nugent , and Steven Rosenbaum established the Producers Guild of America East Regional Chapter of the Guild, located in New York and servicing Guild members based on the East Coast. Since 2012, Peter Saraf has served as chair of the region. In 2002, the Producers Guild established its New Media Council to recognize and represent producers working outside traditional television and film formats including, but not limited to, games (console, online and mobile), digital effects, digital animation, broadband and mobile storytelling, and more recently virtual reality, augmented reality and location-based attractions. The PGA has an international committee aimed towards connecting producers across nations in creative industries. Founded by Stuart Levy , Nicholas de Wolff, and William Stuart, it

3520-560: The PGA Show with no refund. Our policy applies to EVERYONE participating in PGA Show. Exhibitors, attendees, speakers, guests, professionals, press, staff, volunteers, and security are ALL subject to our Anti-Harassment Policy. Anyone can report harassment to PGA Show staff at any time. If someone's behavior has made another person uncomfortable, the person affected, or a third person witnessing such behavior, should immediately contact security or PGA Show staff. If necessary, PGA Show staff will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer

3608-530: The PGA have included Stanley Rubin , Leonard B. Stern , Kathleen Kennedy , Marshall Herskovitz , and the teams of Hawk Koch / Mark Gordon , and Gary Lucchesi / Lori McCreary. The Golden Laurel Awards (subsequently renamed the Producers Guild of America Awards , a.k.a. PGA Awards) were first held in 1990, establishing the Guild Awards as one of the bellwethers for the Academy Awards . 20 of

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3696-514: The PGA reaffirmed its dedication to establishing a Hollywood task force aimed at combating the pervasive harassment and abuse that the Weinstein scandal has brought to light. The statement emphasized, "Sexual harassment can no longer be tolerated in our industry or among Producers Guild members." The anti-harassment program saw considerable progress in 2019, training 350 individuals in six months. The Independent Production Safety Initiative (IPSI),

3784-529: The PGA's Officers and National Board of Directors have established the Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force, tasked specifically with researching and proposing meaningful and effective solutions to combat sexual harassment in the entertainment industry." During the same meeting, the PGA's National Board — composed of 20 women and 18 men — also voted to establish a task force aimed at researching and addressing sexual harassment within

3872-409: The PGA, Produced By is an industry driven newsletter that highlights achievements in the producing field. Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer, convicted sex offender, and member of the PGA until November 2017, when Weinstein faced sexual abuse allegations dating back to the late 1970s. By October, over 80 women had accused Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault. These accusations ignited

3960-436: The PGA. These include how "New Media" should be defined and how the role of a New Media producer differs from or is similar to its counterpart in traditional media, recognizing that medium must serve the story and not the other way around. On April 5, 2010, the Producers Guild of America Board of Directors officially approved its New Media Code of Credits, adding twenty-six major new credits to cover New Media producers. The code

4048-730: The Pro-Am portion is annually awarded the Jack Lemmon Award. During the 1980s and 1990s, Lemmon served on the advisory board of the National Student Film Institute . Lemmon was a registered Democrat . Lemmon died of bladder cancer on June 27, 2001, aged 76. He had suffered from the disease privately for two years before his death. His body was interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood , California. Lemmon's gravestone reads like

4136-649: The Producers Guild of America merged with the American Association of Producers (AAP), enabling the Guild to represent all members of the producing team. Since that time, the Guild has been composed of three Councils: The Producers Council (representing producers, executive producers and co-producers), the AP Council (representing associate producers, production managers , production supervisors, segment and field producers, production coordinators , visual effects producers , and post-production staff ) and

4224-512: The Producers Guild of America". The "AP Council Commitment Award" is given to a Producers Guild of America member who, in the opinion of the AP Council Board of Delegates, has made extraordinary and long-standing contributions to the Guild as a member of the AP Council. The award is presented to recipients at the Guild's annual general membership meeting. Jack Lemmon John Uhler Lemmon III (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001)

4312-419: The Producers Guild's National Board has unanimously voted to impose a lifetime ban on Mr. Weinstein, permanently excluding him from PGA membership. This unprecedented action underscores the severity with which the Guild views the numerous reports of Mr. Weinstein's decades-long reprehensible conduct. Sexual harassment is no longer acceptable in our industry or among Producers Guild members. As previously announced,

4400-737: The Wind (1999). On stage, Lemmon made his Broadway debut in the play Room Service (1953). He went on to receive two Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nominations for his roles in the Bernard Slade play Tribute (1978) and in the Eugene O'Neill revival Long Day's Journey into Night (1986). He had a long-running collaboration with actor and friend Walter Matthau , which The New York Times called "one of Hollywood's most successful pairings," that spanned ten films between 1966 and 1998 including The Odd Couple (1968), The Front Page (1974) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). Lemmon

4488-503: The accusations against Rudin, noting the PGA's statement and questioning the League's silence on the matter. Actor's Equity Association Executive Director Mary McColl expressed concern over the Broadway League's lack of action following allegations against Rudin. Equity emphasizes the importance of a safe workplace and encourages reporting of bullying, discrimination, or safety issues, offering an anonymous hotline for members. Despite none of

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4576-472: The box office was his final film with Blake Edwards, another of his friends; in That's Life! (1986), he appeared in the director's self-autobiographical part with Edwards' wife, Julie Andrews . A seductress role was played by Lemmon's wife, Felicia Farr . His later career is said to have been affected by other bad choices, such as Mass Appeal (1984), about a conservative Catholic priest, Macaroni (1985),

4664-420: The ceremony underwent a name change to become the Producers Guild of America Awards . Since 2002, this award has been given for films that "illuminate provocative social issues". The latest honoree is Chinonye Chukwu 's film Till , produced by Keith Beauchamp, Barbara Broccoli , Whoopi Goldberg , Thomas Levine, Michael Reilly, and Frederick Zollo . For "outstanding contribution and enduring dedication to

4752-728: The city, and a television version followed. A return to London in 1989 for the antiwar play Veterans' Day , with Michael Gambon , was poorly received by critics, and following modest audiences, soon closed. Lemmon also worked with Kevin Spacey in the films The Murder of Mary Phagan (1987), Dad (1989), and Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), as well as the production of Long Day's Journey into Night . Lemmon and Matthau had small parts in Oliver Stone 's film JFK (1991), in which both men appeared without sharing screen time. The duo reunited in Grumpy Old Men (1993). The film

4840-890: The entertainment industry. Despite the widespread gender imbalance prevalent in Hollywood's craft guilds, with women significantly underrepresented across disciplines, 47% of the PGA's 8,100 members are women. During a special meeting on January 17, 2018, the PGA's board of directors unanimously approved its Anti-Sexual Harassment Guidelines. The guidelines include several specific recommendations, such as providing anti-sexual harassment training to all cast and crew members before production begins and before each season of ongoing series. Productions should designate at least two individuals, preferably of different genders, whom cast and crew can approach if they experience or witness harassment. Additionally, all meetings and casting sessions should take place in comfortable and safe environments. In announcing

4928-710: The film Cool Hand Luke , which starred Paul Newman in the lead role. The film was a box-office and critical success. Newman, in gratitude, offered him the role of the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , but Lemmon turned it down. The best-known Lemmon-Matthau film is The Odd Couple (1968), based on the Neil Simon play, with the lead characters being the mismatched Felix Unger (Lemmon) and Oscar Madison (Matthau), respectively neurotical and cynical. The much-admired comedy Kotch (1971),

5016-487: The film's director , writers , editors , cinematographer or other department heads. The Guild uses the same process to recommend which producers are eligible for producing honors and awards, including the Guild's " Darryl F. Zanuck Award " and the Academy Award for Best Picture given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Any copyright owner of a film that has an established U.S. distributor may apply for

5104-480: The gender-bending comedy Some Like It Hot (1959), with Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe . His role required him to perform 80% of the role in drag. People who knew his mother, Millie Lemmon, said he had mimicked her personality and even her hairstyle. Critic Pauline Kael said he was "demoniacally funny" in the part. The sequence of films with Wilder continued with The Apartment (1960) alongside Shirley MacLaine . The film received mixed reviews from critics at

5192-427: The individuals mentioned in the allegations being Equity members, the union remains committed to workplace safety for all. The Hollywood Reporter's article on April 7, 2018, alleged workplace abuse by Rudin, prompting a joint statement condemning harassment from Equity, IATSE , and SAG-AFTRA on April 12. Equity publicly requested Rudin release staff from NDAs on April 17 after private discussions with other unions and

5280-614: The merger of the Screen Producers Guild and the Television Producers Guild in 1962, under Walter Mirisch's leadership. The organization's Golden Laurel Awards, later renamed the Producers Guild of America Awards, began in 1990 and became significant predictors of Oscar success. Over time, the PGA expanded its influence, establishing councils for various production branches, regional chapters like PGA East in New York, and addressing emerging media with

5368-610: The new guidelines, PGA presidents Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary emphasized the imperative to eradicate sexual harassment from the industry. They stated, "As producers, we play a vital role in fostering work environments founded on mutual respect, and it is our responsibility to drive cultural change and eliminate this abuse." While membership in the PGA is voluntary, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Guidelines are endorsed as best practices for members. The guidelines outline definitions of sexual harassment and

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5456-671: The only film Lemmon directed, starred Matthau, who was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar. The Out-of-Towners (1970) was another Neil Simon-scripted film in which Lemmon appeared. In 1972, at the 44th Academy Awards , Jack Lemmon presented the Honorary Academy Award to silent screen legend Charlie Chaplin . Lemmon starred with Juliet Mills in Avanti! (1972) and appeared with Matthau in The Front Page (1974). Both films were directed by Wilder. He felt Lemmon had

5544-413: The organization. The Producers Guild of America began as two separate organizations, with the Screen Producers Guild being formed on May 16, 1950. Its first president was William Perlberg . In 1957, television producers followed suit, forming the Television Producers Guild, with Ben Brady as its first president. These merged in 1962 to form the PGA under producer Walter Mirisch . Subsequent Presidents of

5632-484: The owner of the pretzel business. For his role as Morrie Schwartz in his final television role, Tuesdays with Morrie (1999), Lemmon won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie . His final film role was uncredited: the narrator in Robert Redford 's film The Legend of Bagger Vance . Lemmon was married twice. He and first wife actress Cynthia Stone , with whom he had

5720-518: The process of expelling Harvey Weinstein, but his expulsion was not immediate due to the guild's bylaws, which mandated a termination process. According to the rules, members must be given 15 days' notice before disciplinary action is taken. However, the PGA was notified that instead of facing the guild's charges, Weinstein chose to resign his membership. In response, the guild issued a statement, declaring, "In light of Mr. Weinstein's widely reported behavior — with new reports continuing to surface even now —

5808-435: The protocols and affirmed the PGA's commitment to collaborate with them, as well as the industry-wide Commission led by Anita Hill and other community organizations, until sexual harassment is eradicated from the entertainment workplace. In addition to implementing the guidelines, the PGA's Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force is continuously reviewing tools for prevention, reporting, counseling, and protection. In its statement

5896-529: The rank of ensign as a communications officer on the aircraft carrier USS  Lake Champlain during World War II before returning to Harvard after completing his military service. After graduation with a bachelor's degree in War Service Sciences in 1947, he studied acting under coach Uta Hagen at HB Studio in New York City. He was also a pianist, who became devoted to the instrument at age 14 and learned to play by ear. For about

5984-543: The same time, Lemmon starred along with James Garner in the comedy My Fellow Americans (1996) as two feuding ex-presidents. The supporting cast included Dan Aykroyd and Lauren Bacall . That same year, he played Marcellus in Kenneth Branagh 's 1996 film version of Hamlet . For his role in the William Friedkin -directed version of 12 Angry Men (1997), Lemmon was nominated for Best Actor in

6072-467: The studio lot, Ford persuaded the actor to appear in the film, although Lemmon did not realize he was in conversation with Ford at the time. In the military farce Operation Mad Ball (1957) set in a U.S. Army base in France after World War II , Lemmon played a calculating private. He met comedian Ernie Kovacs , who co-starred, and they became close friends, appearing together in two subsequent films, as

6160-518: The time, although it has been re-evaluated as a classic today. It received 11 nominations, winning five Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director . Lemmon received Oscar nominations for his performances in Some Like it Hot and The Apartment . He reunited with MacLaine in Irma la Douce (1963). MacLaine, observing the director's relationship with his male lead, believed it amounted to "professional infatuation". Lemmon's first role in

6248-489: The visionaries who produce and execute motion picture and television product. The ceremony has been hosted each year by celebrity host/presenters, including Ronald Reagan , Ted Turner , Garry Marshall , Jack Lemmon , James Earl Jones , Grant Tinker , Michael Douglas , Walter Matthau , Shirley MacLaine , Marlo Thomas , Kevin Spacey , Mark Wahlberg , Kerry Washington , Anne Hathaway , Steve Carell , Neil Patrick Harris , and Jennifer Lawrence , among others. In 2001,

6336-696: Was 18, but never divorced. Often unwell as a child, Lemmon had three significant operations on his ears before he turned 10. He had spent two years in hospital by the time he turned 12. During his acceptance of his lifetime achievement award, he stated that he knew he wanted to be an actor from the age of eight. He began to act in school productions. Lemmon attended John Ward Elementary School, Rivers Country Day School (Class of 1939) and Phillips Andover Academy (Class of 1943), where he pursued track sports with success. He entered Harvard College (Class of 1947), where he lived in Eliot House . At Harvard, he

6424-419: Was a recovering alcoholic. Lemmon was known as the "star" of the celebrity-packed, third-round telecast of the annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am , held at Pebble Beach Golf Links each February. Lemmon's packed gallery was there not only for his humor, but also to root him on in his lifelong quest to "make the cut" to round four, something he was never able to achieve. The amateur who helps his team most in

6512-531: Was a surprise hit. Later in the decade, they starred together in The Grass Harp (1995), Grumpier Old Men (1995), Out to Sea (1997), and The Odd Couple II (1998). While Grumpier Old Men grossed slightly more than its predecessor, The Odd Couple II was a box-office disappointment. In 1996, Lemmon was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Or Nonmusical Album for his narration on "Harry S Truman: A Journey To Independence". Around

6600-399: Was about to take off when he was appearing on Broadway for the first time in a 1953 revival of the comedy Room Service , but the production closed after two weeks. Despite this setback, he was spotted by talent scout Max Arnow , who was then working for Columbia , and Lemmon's focus shifted to films and Hollywood. Columbia's head, Harry Cohn , wanted to change Lemmon's name, in case it

6688-493: Was also expelled from other industry organizations, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts . Before this could happen, The PGA announced on Monday, October 30, that Harvey Weinstein had resigned from the organization despite committees within the PGA starting proceedings to expel Weinstein on October 16. The guild had voted on October 16 to initiate

6776-450: Was an American actor. Considered proficient in both dramatic and comic roles, Lemmon was known for his anxious, middle-class everyman screen persona in dramedy pictures. He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards , seven Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards . He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1988, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991, and

6864-477: Was as important a film as I've ever done." Days of Wine and Roses was the first film where Lemmon was involved with production of the film via his Jalem production company. Lemmon's association with Edwards continued with The Great Race (1965), which reunited him with Tony Curtis. His salary this time was $ 1 million, but the film did not return its large budget at the box office. Variety , in its December 31, 1964, review, commented: "never has there been

6952-578: Was born on February 8, 1925, in an elevator at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts . He was the only child of Mildred Burgess ( née LaRue; 1896–1967) and John Uhler Lemmon Jr. (1893–1962), who rose to Vice-president of Sales of the Doughnut Corporation of America . John Uhler Lemmon Jr. was of Irish heritage, and Jack Lemmon was raised Catholic . His parents had a difficult marriage, and separated permanently when Lemmon

7040-583: Was enabled by employees, associates, and agents who arranged these encounters, as well as by lawyers and publicists who silenced complaints with payments and threats. Bob Weinstein , also a member of the PGA and Harvey's brother, was reportedly involved in settlements with accusers, and Miramax employees felt the HR department prioritized Weinstein's protection over theirs. The Producers Guild of America initiated proceedings to expel Weinstein in October 2017, after he

7128-471: Was established in late 2018. The IPSI program offers free training and legal advice to smaller productions lacking HR resources, funded by a 2 million dollar grant from CBS . The PGA Show has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind including, but not limited to: In relation to, but not limited to: If a person engages in harassing behavior at any time, PGA Show staff will take prompt action in any form they deem appropriate, including expulsion from

7216-453: Was for Missing (1982), as a conservative father whose son has vanished in Chile during the period the country was under the rule of Augusto Pinochet ; he won another Cannes award for his performance. A contemporary failure was his last film with Billy Wilder, Buddy Buddy (1981). Lemmon's character attempts suicide in a hotel while a hitman (Matthau) is in the next suite. Another flop at

7304-466: Was one of America's most established actors and yet he was without any confidence. It was like every job was going to be his last". As the 1970s progressed, Lemmon increased his drinking to cope with stress. He was fined for driving under the influence in 1976, finally quitting alcohol in the early 1980s. On a 1998 episode of the television program Inside the Actors Studio , he stated that he

7392-663: Was president of the Hasty Pudding Club and vice president of Dramatic and Delphic Clubs . Except for drama and music, however, he was an unexceptional student. Forbidden to act onstage due to academic probation, Lemmon broke Harvard rules to appear in roles using pseudonyms such as Timothy Orange. A member of the V-12 Navy College Training Program , Lemmon was commissioned by the United States Navy , serving briefly with

7480-446: Was rejected by multiple studios, but Paramount was prepared to make the film if it were budgeted for only $ 1 million. Lemmon was so keen to play the part that he worked for union scale, then $ 165 a week. The role was demanding; like the character, Lemmon came close to breaking point: "I started to crack as the character did," he recalled. "I just kept getting deeper and deeper into the character's despair." For this film, Lemmon won

7568-464: Was severed. The PGA broadened its Independent Production Safety Initiative to incorporate anti-bullying training, aiming to eradicate workplace violence and aggression, in response to he allegations against Rudin. In addition to this expansion, the guild established a task force to address these issues within its membership and the wider entertainment industry, affirming its dedication to collaborating with other organizations to combat such behavior. In

7656-931: Was unique in the world of show business. He always treated people with respect and never let Hollywood glory affect his basic decency". Billy Wilder stated, "I loved him dearly and he was the best actor I ever worked with". Lemmon received eight Academy Award nominations and won for Mister Roberts (1955) and Save the Tiger (1973). He was nominated for Some Like It Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), The China Syndrome (1979), Tribute (1981), and Missing (1982). He received two Tony Award nominations for his performances in Tribute (1979), and Long Day's Journey into Night (1986). He received four Golden Globe Awards from 21 nominations, as well as two Cannes Film Festival Awards , two Volpi Cups , one Silver Bear , three BAFTA Awards , and two Primetime Emmy Awards . He received

7744-528: Was used to describe the quality of the actor's films, but he successfully resisted. His first role as a leading man was in the comedy It Should Happen to You (1954), which also featured the established Judy Holliday in the female lead. Bosley Crowther in his review for The New York Times described Lemmon as possessing "a warm and appealing personality. The screen should see more of him." The two leads soon reunited in Phffft (also 1954). Kim Novak had

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