Gigi Pritzker
Gigi Pritzker | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, billionaire |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of Odd Lot Entertainment; producer of Rabbit Hole, Drive, Hell or High Water, The Dragon Prince |
Gigi Pritzker (born July 27, 1962) is an American billionaire and film producer, belonging to the influential Pritzker family.
She is a co-founder of Odd Lot Entertainment, a company specializing in film production and financing, with credits including acclaimed titles such as Rabbit Hole, Drive, and Hell or High Water. In addition to her film work, Pritzker has produced television series like The Dragon Prince, which earned the 2020 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Animated Series.
Early life and education
Born Jean Pritzker in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of Marian "Cindy" (née Friend) and Jay Pritzker, members of the wealthy Pritzker family. Her father and uncles were responsible for growing the family enterprise, the Marmon Group, founding the Hyatt Hotel chain in 1957, and owning Braniff Airlines between 1983 and 1988 before divesting several holdings.
Pritzker completed her secondary education at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, Illinois, graduating in 1980. She then obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Stanford University.
Career
Following studies in documentary filmmaking, Pritzker partnered with Deborah Del Prete to establish Odd Lot Entertainment, headquartered in Culver City. The company has produced significant films such as Rabbit Hole (2010) featuring Nicole Kidman, Drive (2011) starring Ryan Gosling, and Ender's Game (2013), which starred Harrison Ford and was adapted from the novel by Orson Scott Card.
Together with Ted Rawlins, Pritzker co-manages Relevant Theatricals, a firm dedicated to developing and producing live theater projects including the musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Personal life
She is married to Michael Pucker and is a mother of three children.
Filmography
Pritzker has been credited as producer on all listed films unless otherwise specified.
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Phantom of the Opera | Line producer | |
| Simple Justice | Executive producer | ||
| 1997 | Hostile Intent | Executive producer | |
| 1998 | Ricochet River | Producer | |
| 2001 | The Wedding Planner | Producer | |
| 2004 | Mean Creek | Executive producer | |
| 2005 | Green Street | Producer | |
| 2007 | Undead or Alive | Producer | |
| Suburban Girl | Producer | ||
| Buried Alive | Producer | ||
| 2008 | The Spirit | Producer | |
| 2009 | Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground | Producer | Direct-to-video release |
| The Open Road | Executive producer | ||
| 2010 | Rabbit Hole | Producer | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada | Producer | |
| Drive | Producer | ||
| 2013 | The Way, Way Back | Executive producer | |
| Ender's Game | Producer | ||
| 2014 | Draft Day | Producer | |
| Rosewater | Producer | ||
| 2015 | Mortdecai | Producer | |
| 2016 | Hell or High Water | Executive producer | |
| 2017 | Landline | Producer | |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | Producer | |
| 21 Bridges | Producer | ||
| 2020 | My Spy | Producer | |
| 2021 | The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Producer | |
| 2025 | Prime Minister | Producer | |
| Nonnas | Producer |
- Acknowledgments
| Year | Film | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Everlasting | Special thanks |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Living Hell | TV movie | |
| 2017 | Sun Records | Co-executive producer | |
| 2018 | The Dragon Prince | Executive producer | |
| 2017−21 | Genius | Executive producer |