Marvin Worth
Film producer, screenwriter, actor (1925-1998)
Marvin Worth was an American film producer, screenwriter and actor. His efforts to bring the biography of Malcolm X to the big screen started in 1967, when he purchased the rights to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and eventually led to the production of the 1972 documentary, for which he received an Oscar nomination. Later on, he would produce Malcolm X, with director Spike Lee. He was nominated for an Oscar for producing Lenny in 1974.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1962–1992) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Spike Lee | 201 min | 16mm | Color & B&W | |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Spike Lee | 201 min | Color & B&W | ||
| 1977 | Fire Sale | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | 88 min | Color | sound | |
| 1971 | The Sheriff | Marvin Worth Productions | 90 min | Color | sound | |
| 1962 | Boys' Night Out. | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. & Kimco Pictures Corp. | 112 min | 35mm | Color | sound |