Gerald R. Molen

Gerald Robert Molen (born January 6, 1935) is an American film producer best known for his extensive collaboration with director Steven Spielberg, including producing the critically acclaimed Schindler's List (1993), for which he co-won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Born in Great Falls, Montana, Molen served as a United States Marine Corps veteran before entering the film industry, where he advanced from unit production manager on projects like The Color Purple (1985) to producer on major Spielberg films such as Rain Man (1988), Hook (1991), Jurassic Park (1993), and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).

Molen's career highlights include contributing to commercially successful blockbusters that grossed billions worldwide and earned numerous accolades, reflecting his expertise in large-scale production management. In addition to entertainment films, he has ventured into political documentaries, executive producing 2016: Obama's America (2012), a film examining the policy implications of Barack Obama's background and ideology, which achieved significant box office success as a conservative-leaning critique amid a predominantly liberal Hollywood environment. Identifying as a conservative independent, Molen has faced professional repercussions for his views, including a high school revoking his invitation to speak at a graduation due to his political stance.