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Arnon Milchan was born in Rehovot, Israel on December 6, 1944. Arnon Milchan is credited as a film producer, entrepreneur and screenwriter. That works out to 81 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Mary Pickford Award.
My Take
Arnon Milchan fascinates me precisely because his resume reads like fiction: an Israeli billionaire producer and former spy. Through Regency Enterprises, founded in Rehovot's native son, he has been involved in over 130 films, including 12 Years a Slave, JFK, Heat, Fight Club, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. That lineup alone commands respect from any film lover. Sustaining a career like his demands both a sharp eye for material and the nerve to move money and people at scale. The blend of glamorous showbiz and shadowy intrigue makes him one of the most genuinely unusual figures in modern cinema.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arnon Milchan
- Name (Japanese)
- アーノン・ミルチャン
- Reading
- あーのん・みるちゃん
- Born
- December 6, 1944 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Rehovot, Israel
- Occupation
- film producer / entrepreneur / screenwriter / businessperson / spy
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Mary Pickford Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnon Milchan born?
Born December 6, 1944 (age 81).
Where is Arnon Milchan from?
Arnon Milchan is from Rehovot, Israel.
What does Arnon Milchan do?
Arnon Milchan works as film producer, entrepreneur, screenwriter, businessperson, spy.
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