Gigi Pritzker (born 27 July 1962) is an American billionaire and film producer who is a member of the Pritzker family.
Pritzker is co-founder of the film production and financing company Odd Lot Entertainment, producing several films including Rabbit Hole, Drive, and Hell or High Water. Pritzker has also produced for TV, including The Dragon Prince, which won the 2020 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Animated Series.
Early life and education Jean Pritzker was born to the wealthy Pritzker family in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Marian "Cindy" (née Friend) and Jay Pritzker.CNN Money: "The Pritzker Unveiling a Private Family" By Ford S. Worthy April 25, 1988 Her maternal grandfather was Prague-born jurist Hugo Friend. Her father, along with his brothers, Robert and Donald Pritzker, diversified the Chicago-based family business, the Marmon Group. They created the Hyatt Hotel chain in 1957 and owned Braniff Airlines from 1983 until 1988, later divesting many assets.Chicago Tribune: "Pritzker family could soon own less than half of Hyatt" By Julie Wernau April 19, 2011
Pritzker graduated from The Latin School of Chicago in Winnetka, Illinois, in 1980 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in anthropology from Stanford University.Michael Cieply. New York Times: "A Movie Mogul Rising", January 14, 2013.
Career After taking courses in documentary filmmaking, Pritzker, along with Deborah Del Prete, co-founded the Culver City, California-based film production and financing company Odd Lot Entertainment.Crain's Chicago Business: "Gigi Pritzker's firm sees star rising in Hollywood" by Shia Kapos January 15, 2013 In 2010, Odd Lot produced the film Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, and in 2011, the film Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. In November 2013, Odd Lot released Ender's Game a film, co-starring Harrison Ford and based on Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel.
Pritzker, along with her with partner Ted Rawlins, co-lead the company Relevant Theatricals, which develops and produces live stage productions, including the play Million Dollar Quartet.
Personal life Pritzker is married to Michael PuckerCrain's Chicago Business: "Gigi, Michael Pucker donate sculpture to Lurie Children's Hospital" by Shia Kapos October 24, 2012 and has three children.
Filmography Pritzker was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film Year Film Credit Notes 1989 The Phantom of the Opera Line producer Simple Justice Executive producer 1997 Hostile Intent Executive producer 1998 Ricochet River 2001 The Wedding Planner 2004 Mean Creek Executive producer 2005 Green Street 2007 Undead or Alive Suburban Girl Buried Alive 2008 The Spirit 2009 Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground Direct-to-video The Open Road Executive producer 2010 Rabbit Hole 2011 From Prada to Nada Drive 2013 The Way, Way Back Executive producer Ender's Game 2014 Draft Day Rosewater 2015 Mortdecai 2016 Hell or High Water Executive producer 2017 Landline 2019 Motherless Brooklyn 21 Bridges 2020 My Spy 2021 The Eyes of Tammy Faye 2025 Prime Minister Nonnas 2026 Miss You, Love You
Thanks
Year Film Role 2015 Everlasting Special thanks
Television Year Title Credit Notes 2008 Living Hell Television film 2017 Sun Records Co-executive producer 2018 The Dragon Prince Executive producer 2017−21 Genius Executive producer
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