Neil Canton
American film producer (born 1948)
Neil Canton (born 30 May 1948) is an American film producer from New York City best known for his work on the Back to the Future trilogy. Canton currently serves as an instructor and mentor at the American Film Institute Conservatory as a member of the Producing faculty.
01Early life
His younger brother, Mark Canton, is also a film producer.
02Education
Canton studied at the American University (DC). He graduated in 1970.
03Filmography
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Blood Beach | Associate producer |
| 1984 | The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | |
| 1985 | Back to the Future | |
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | |
| 1988 | Caddyshack II | |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | |
| 1992 | Trespass | |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | |
| 1995 | Money Train | |
| 2000 | Duets | Executive producer |
| Get Carter | ||
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Executive producer |
| 2002 | Interstate 60 | |
| Trapped | Executive producer | |
| 2005 | Land of the Dead | Co-producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | What's Up, Doc? | Production aide | |
| 1973 | Paper Moon | Production assistant | |
| 1976 | Nickelodeon | Production assistant | |
| 1978 | The Last Waltz | Production assistant | Concert film |
| 1979 | The Warriors | Assistant to Walter Hill | |
| 2018 | The Other Side of the Wind | Production associate |
04Awards
Wins
- Western Heritage Awards: Theatrical Motion Picture, for Geronimo: An American Legend (1993).
Nominations
- BAFTA Awards: BAFTA Film Award for Best Film, for Back to the Future (1985).
Sources and credits
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