Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg is an American film producer and media executive whose career helped shape modern Hollywood animation. As chairman of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994, he oversaw a creative revival that included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. He later co-founded DreamWorks SKG with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, helping establish DreamWorks Animation and guiding films such as Shrek. Katzenberg has also been recognized for extensive philanthropic work in the entertainment and arts communities.