Neil Canton (born 1948) is an American film producer from
New York City
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best known for his work on the ''
Back to the Future
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'' trilogy.
Canton currently serves as an
instructor and
mentor
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at the
American Film Institute Conservatory
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as a member of the Producing faculty.
His brother,
Mark Canton
Mark Canton (born June 19, 1949) is an American film producer and executive.
Life and early career
Canton was born to a Jewish family in Queens, New York, the son of Shirley and Arthur Canton, who worked in the film industry on marketing and pub ...
, is also a film producer.
Education
Canton studied at the
American University (DC). He graduated in 1970.
Filmography
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film
;Miscellaneous crew
Awards
Wins
* Western Heritage Awards: Theatrical Motion Picture, for ''Geronimo: An American Legend'' (1993).
Nominations
* BAFTA Awards: BAFTA Film Award Best Film, for ''Back to the Future'' (1985).
References
External links
*
1948 births
Film producers from New York (state)
Living people
Businesspeople from New York City
American University alumni
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