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James Lassiter

(1953) Film Producer

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James Lassiter is a film producer.

Quick Facts About James Lassiter

Born: January 1, 1953
Profession: Film Producer

About James Lassiter

[Wikidata] American film producer... | [Wikipedia] James Lassiter is an American film producer and talent agent. He served as the manager of American rapper and actor Will Smith before the two co-founded the production company Overbrook Entertainment in 1998. Also Smith's business partner, Lassiter has co-produced several films in which he starred.

Quotes by James Lassiter

Tyler Perry's movies can double what they do domestically with the right plan for selling them around the world.

Around

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I think everyone who's successful consistently is ambitious.

Ambition

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I know what I want, and I'm relentless in achieving what I want.

Achieving

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We don't want to plaster Mumbai with pictures of Will Smith. We want to make an exchange. We want to do films…

Cinema

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We have to show people we are willing to adapt to their world.

Adapt

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When anyone pitches me - and I've heard it a million times: 'It's the black Seinfeld,' or, 'It's the new version of…

Black

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The people run the country. So if people didn't want you shooting in their neighborhood, there's no authority that can tell them…

Authority

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I wasn't talented as a musician.

Music

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You have to make sure you have a relatable emotion through the movie. You have to check your ego and go into…

Again

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