Biography
Charles P. Skouras (; Greek: Κάρολος Σκούρας; 1889–1954) was an American movie executive and president of Fox West Coast, born in Skourohorion, Greece. He and his two brothers, George Skouras and Spyros Skouras, came from Greece as poor sons of a sheep herder who rose to become top movie executives.
Survived by his grandson, Charles P. Skouras III a film and television producer known for shows such as Desperate Housewives and iconic films including The Abyss, Free Willy, and That Thing You Do. His great-grandson Charles P. Skouras IV is an entertainment agent at the Murtha Skouras Agency, representing multiple award-winning producers, cinematographers, production designers, and editors for film and television.
Filmography
all 13
Movies 11
Producer 6
TV Shows 2
Producer
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Unit Production Manager
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Movie
8
Production Manager
Jade (1995)
Movie
6
Co-Producer
The Favor (1994)
Movie
6.17
Unit Production Manager
Free Willy (1993)
Movie
6.24
Production Manager
The Abyss (1989)
Movie
6
Producer
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
TV
6.4
Production Manager
Bad Dreams (1988)
Movie
Production Manager
Pulse (1988)
Movie
Production Manager
Nightflyers (1987)
Movie
Line Producer
Maid to Order (1987)
Movie
5
Production Manager / Associate Producer
Chopping Mall (1986)
Movie
2
Line Producer
Love Letters (1983)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.08
Based on 569 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1983
1988
1989
1995
2004
Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birth NameΚωνσταντίνος Παναγιώτης Σκούρας
Birth PlacePyrgos, Greece
ChildrenEdith Skouras
SiblingsSpyros Skouras, George Skouras
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsOrder of the Phoenix
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