Sidney Kimmel is a world famous billionaire filmmaker credited with filming many films. Some of his many films include Death at a Funeral and Kite Runner.. He also ranks number 1,014 in the Forbes list of the richest people alive. He is also a noted philanthropist, recently donating $25 million to Stand Up To Cancer.

Personal life

Sidney Kimmel was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended Temple University.. He now lives in California with his wife Caroline.

Professional life

Kimmel founded Jones Apparel Division in 1970 while working at W.R. Grace. He purchased the company with a partner 5 years later. Notable lines produced by Kimmel include: Jones New York, Evan-Picone, 9 West; licensing deals with Ralph Lauren. Stepped down as chief executive officer of Jones in 2002 but remains chairman of the board of directors; has sold most of his shares in the publicly-traded company. Today, he owns art, real estate, movie production outfit Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, and a small stake in the professional NBA basketball team Miami Heat.

Kimmel is an active philanthropist.

Selected Filmography

1. Neverwas (2005) (producer)
2. The Emperor's Club (2002) (executive producer)
3. The Perfect You (2002) (executive producer)
4. Strut! (2001) (executive producer)
5. Town & Country (2001) (executive producer)
6. Famous (2000) (executive producer)
7. Curtain Call (1999) (executive producer)
8. Separation Anxiety (1997) (executive producer)
9. Mother (1996/I) (executive producer) (as Sydney Kimmel)
10. The Night We Never Met (1993) (executive producer)
11. Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) (producer)
12. The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) (co-executive producer)

See also

• Jimmy Kimmel
• Stand Up To Cancer

External Links

• Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
• His imdb Page
• Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Sources