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 14
Movies 12
Producer 6
TV Shows 2
Desperate Housewives (2004)
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Jade (1995)
The Favor (1994)
Free Willy (1993)
The Abyss (1989)
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
Bad Dreams (1988)
Pulse (1988)
Nightflyers (1987)
Maid to Order (1987)
Chopping Mall (1986)
Love Letters (1983)
Separate Ways (1981)
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Birth NameΚωνσταντίνος Παναγιώτης Σκούρας
ChildrenEdith Skouras
SiblingsSpyros Skouras, George Skouras
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsOrder of the Phoenix
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