Brian Grazer is an American film and television producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for producing hit films such as Splash, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, and 8 Mile. He has also produced television shows such as Arrested Development, 24, and Empire. Grazer began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1970s, working as a creative executive at Paramount Pictures. He then went on to form Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard in 1986. Since then, Grazer has produced over 100 films and television shows, earning him numerous awards and accolades. Grazer is also an accomplished author, having written books such as A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life and Face to Face: The Art of Human Connection. He has also been a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School and the University of Southern California. Grazer is a philanthropist, having donated millions of dollars to various charities and causes. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Producers Guild of America, and the Writers Guild of America. Brian Grazer is a highly successful and influential figure in the entertainment industry. His work has been praised by critics and audiences alike, and he continues to be a major force in Hollywood.