PRODUCER · BORN 1926 · DIED 2023
Lawrence Turman
- Born
- 28 November 1926
- Died
- 1 July 2023
- Known for
- The Thing (1982)
8 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Sep 2026
Lawrence Turman (28 November 1926 – 1 July 2023) was a producer best known for The Thing.
8 Interesting Facts About Lawrence Turman
Interesting Facts (4)
- #001
In 2015, Lawrence Turman appeared as himself in ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary Trojan War.
- #002
From 1974 to 1991, Lawrence Turman was partners with producer David Foster at the production company Turman Foster Co.
- #003
In 2005, Lawrence Turman published the book So You Want to Be a Producer with Three Rivers Press.
- #004
In 2014, Lawrence Turman appeared as a guest critic in the fourth season of the web series On Cinema.
Career & Awards (1)
- #005
Lawrence Turman was a member of the Producers Guild Hall of Fame and sat on the board of the Producers Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Life & Family (3)
- #006
Lawrence Turman is the father of John Turman.
- #007
Before starting to work in show business, Lawrence Turman served for two years in the United States Navy, after which he began working alongside his father in the textile business.
- #008
Lawrence Turman served as director of the Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California.
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