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Marvin Worth was an American film producer, screenwriter and actor perhaps best known for his efforts to bring the biography of Malcolm X to the big screen. His efforts spanned from 1967, when he purchased the rights to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, leading to the production of the 1972 documentary, for which he received an Oscar nomination. Later on, he would help produce Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee. He was nominated for an Oscar for producing Lenny (1974).
Born
Saturday, 06 June 1925
Died
Wednesday, 22 April 1998
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X' | Self / Himself | 2005 |
| Fire Sale | Milton | 1977 |
| The Paul Ryan Show | Self | 1977 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X' | Self / Himself | 2005 |
| Fire Sale | Milton | 1977 |
| The Paul Ryan Show | Self | 1977 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| James Dean | 2001 |
| Gia | 1998 |
| Norma Jean & Marilyn | 1996 |
| Diabolique | 1996 |
| Malcolm X | 1992 |
| Running Mates | 1992 |
| Flashback | 1990 |
| See No Evil, Hear No Evil | 1989 |
| Patty Hearst | 1988 |
| Less Than Zero | 1987 |
| Falling in Love | 1984 |
| Rhinestone | 1984 |
| Unfaithfully Yours | 1984 |
| Soup for One | 1982 |
| Up the Academy | 1980 |
| The Rose | 1979 |
| Fire Sale | 1977 |
| Lenny | 1974 |
| Malcolm X | 1972 |
| Where's Poppa? | 1970 |
| Vacation Playhouse | 1963 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Nominated |
