James G. Robinson, Producer and Morgan Creek Co-Founder, Dies at 90

The Baltimore native spearheaded such films as 'Young Guns,' 'Major League,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'

6 Mar, 19:25 — 6 Mar, 19:57

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James G. Robinson was a significant figure in Hollywood, co-founding Morgan Creek Entertainment, a company responsible for a string of successful and culturally impactful films. His death marks the end of an era for a producer who helped shape the landscape of 1990s cinema.

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