Barry Levinson
Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Director, Screenwriter & Producer Known for "Rain Man"
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Barry Levinson is an Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to American cinema and television. Levinson began his career as a writer for television, later expanding his credits to include work on Mel Brooks' films "Silent Movie" and "High Anxiety," as well as the screenplay for "...And Justice for All," which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay. He formed a comedy duo with actor Craig T. Nelson and became an Emmy-winning writer for "The Carol Burnett Show" before moving into independent filmmaking.
Levinson launched his directing career with "Diner," for which he also wrote the script, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. This film was the first of four set in Baltimore, reflecting his personal background. He continued to receive recognition with films such as "The Natural," starring Robert Redford; "Young Sherlock Holmes;" "Tin Men;" and the comedy "Good Morning, Vietnam," featuring Robin Williams as a military disc jockey. These projects established Levinson as a filmmaker adept at both character-driven stories and commercial entertainment.
His most commercially and critically successful film, "Rain Man," starred Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and received the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. "Rain Man" grossed more than $500 million and solidified Levinson's reputation among Hollywood directors. He followed this with "Avalon," a family saga about immigrants that earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay, and "Bugsy," a best-picture nominee starring Warren Beatty as Bugsy Siegel. Levinson also directed "Wag the Dog," a political satire featuring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro, which won the Silver Bear – Special Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Levinson has received six Academy Award nominations, winning Best Director for "Rain Man," with additional nominations for "...And Justice for All," "Diner," "Avalon," and "Bugsy." He has also earned three Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Director. Levinson was named one of Variety's Billion Dollar Directors and received ShoWest's Director of the Year honor. He was awarded the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, the lifetime achievement award from the Writers Guild of America.
Levinson has directed several acclaimed television movies, including "You Don't Know Jack," starring Al Pacino and John Goodman, which received two Emmys and one Golden Globe; "The Wizard of Lies," starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, which was nominated for two Golden Globes and four Emmys; and "Paterno," starring Al Pacino, which was nominated for two Emmys. "The Survivor," which Levinson produced and directed and starred Ben Foster, received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie. He also returned to documentary with "Bucks County, USA," a five-episode series about two Pennsylvania teenagers navigating political polarization, and directed "The Alto Knights," about Mafia figures Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, both portrayed by Robert De Niro. Levinson's work spans multiple genres and decades, making him a significant figure in film and television direction, screenwriting, and production.
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Barry Levinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Celebrity, Television & Film and Jewish Heritage.
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Barry Levinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Celebrity and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Levinson for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Barry Levinson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marlee Matlin, Bryan Fogel and Matt Damon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Levinson for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Levinson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barry Levinson, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barry Levinson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Barry Levinson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Barry Levinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Levinson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Barry Levinson speak about?
Barry Levinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Celebrity, Television & Film and Jewish Heritage. -
Where does Barry Levinson travel from?
Barry Levinson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Barry Levinson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Levinson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barry Levinson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barry Levinson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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