Andrew G. Vajna

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Producer Andrew Vajna got his start as a film exhibitor and distributor in Asia through his Panaisa Film company. In 1976, he and Mario Kassar founded Carolco to produce such films as The Silent Partner (1978) and the Rambo series. In 1989, he left Carolco to found his own company, Cinergi. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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Andrew G. Vajna
Born (1944-08-01) August 1, 1944 (age 67)
Budapest, Hungary

Andrew George Vajna (born Vajna András György; August 1, 1944) is a Hungarian-American film producer.

Vajna was born in Budapest, Hungary and emigrated to the US in 1956. His original profession was a hairdresser and wigmaker in Hong Kong. His first involvement in the film industry was the operation of movie theaters in the Far East. He founded a company with Mario Kassar called Carolco which went on to produce many blockbuster movies. He has done numerous films (frequently in association with Mario Kassar), including the Rambo movies, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and multiple Terminator movies and series.

On January 15, 2011, the Hungarian government appointed him government commissioner in charge of the Hungarian film industry. He is responsible for the strategy of the Hungarian Film preservation and development.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Govt appoints Andy Vajna film industry commissioner, Magyar Tavirati Iroda

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