Art Linson
Biography
Art Linson (born 1942) is an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. His directorial debut was the 1980 comedy, Where the Buffalo Roam, which was loosely based on stories by Hunter S. Thompson and starred Bill Murray as the writer. He also directed 1984's The Wild Life. Linson has produced many films including Car Wash, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Fight Club, Melvin and Howard and the Brian De Palma films The Untouchables, Casualties of War, and The Black Dahlia. He has worked with Michael Mann, David Mamet, and Cameron Crowe. He produced Sunset Strip with his son John. His writing credits include the film American Hot Wax and two books, What Just Happened? Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line (ISBN 1-58234-240-7), which was adapted into the film What Just Happened, and A Pound of Flesh: Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood (ISBN 0-8021-3551-X). He is an executive producer for the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy. Linson produced a film based on the band The Runaways, with his son John Linson as a co-producer.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
A personal, intimate look at journalist Hunter S. Thompson with a special emphasis on his Hollywood relationships. It captures the legacy and "gonzo" spirit of one of this century's most notorious figures - a man whose life and work regularly intersected with some of the biggest names in the world of film, politics, journalism and sports.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self
Behind the scenes documentary on the classic Michael Mann heist film.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
Brian DePalma and Art Linson discuss how the 1987 film "The Untouchables" came together.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
Cast and crew members from The Untouchables recall the production.
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
This documentary is featured on the Collector's Edition, High School Reunion Edition, and Awesome Special Edition DVDs for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary made for the film's 2001 DVD release.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
Brian DePalma, Art Linson, Charles Martin Smith discussing "The Untouchables."