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James Glickenhaus
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James Glickenhaus

American film producer

James Glickenhaus (born July 24, 1950) is an American financier, automotive entrepreneur, and former filmmaker. He is known to film audiences for having directed, written, and produced a number of action films during the 1980s and '90s, including The Exterminator (1980), The Soldier (1982), Shakedown (1988), and the Jackie Chan vehicle The Protector (1985).2

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Born Jul 24, 1950.1

About

He co-founded the production and distribution company Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, which was responsible for several cult classics.

Since retiring from filmmaking, Glickenhaus has been active in the finance sector and the automotive industry. He is the co-founder of the auto manufacturer Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and the general partner of Glickenhaus & Co., a family partnership originally started by his father.

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Companies

Early life and education

Glickenhaus was born in New York City and raised in New Rochelle. He was educated at University of California, Los Angeles, Antioch College, and Sarah Lawrence College. Also, as a child he dreamed to race in the 24hr of Le Mans.

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Career

Occupation: film director, screenwriter, film producer.4

Personal life

  • BornJul 24, 1950, New York City5
  • CitizenshipUnited States6

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