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David Matalon

Producer
Born July 5, 1943Died December 2, 2025 (82 years)
David Matalon (July 5, 1943 — December 2, 2025) was an American producer and production manager. He worked at Columbia Pictures International from an undisclosed time until 1982, when he departed and co-founded Tri-Star Pictures. Following his time at Tri-Star, Matalon also worked for some time as an independent producer. His credits included 1993’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Hear No Evil (both 1993), Color of Night (1994), and Breaking Up (1997).

Further, Matalon led day-to-day operations at Regency from 1995 to 2008. During his tenure, Regency signed an exclusive 15-year distribution pact with 20th Century Fox, helping to solidify its place in the entertainment industry.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Breaking Up
  • When Saturday Comes

Known For

  • What's Eating Gilbert Grape
  • Color of Night
  • Hear No Evil
  • Breaking Up
  • When Saturday Comes
  • An Occasional Hell

David Matalon Filmography

2010
Bunraku · as Executive Producer
1997
Breaking Up · as Executive Producer
1996
1996
When Saturday Comes · as Executive Producer
1994
1993
1993

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