Will Packer
William Earl Packer Jr.
Will Packer is an American executive from St. Petersburg, Florida active since 1994.
- Profession
- Film producer, Entrepreneur
- From
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Born
- August 8, 1974
- Years active
- 1994–present
Early life
A Florida native and engineering graduate, Will Packer built one of Hollywood's most successful production companies.
Career
He produced "Stomp the Yard," "Ride Along," "Girls Trip," and "Think Like a Man," and produced the Academy Awards telecast.
Major achievements
His films have grossed well over a billion dollars, making him one of the most successful Black producers in Hollywood.
Legacy
Will Packer is a powerhouse producer of commercially successful Black-led films.
References
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