Edward R. Pressman was an American film producer and founder of the production company Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation. Pressman was born to a Jewish family in New York City, the son of Lynn and Jack Pressman, known as the “King of Marbles”, who founded the Pressman Toy Corporation.
Edward R. Pressman Cause Of Death
Pressman died on January 17, 2023, in Los Angeles, at the age of 79. His employer, Pressman Films, confirmed his death to Deadline. There has been no information released about what caused his death.
Pressman is survived by his wife of 39 years, Annie McEnroe Pressman, and son Sam Pressman, who has worked for Edward R. Pressman Productions for the past decade and says he will continue producing films for the company in honor of his father.
The fiercely independent producer had an impressive track record for discovering new talent, having worked with an array of notable filmmakers including Oliver Stone, Werner Herzog, Kathryn Bigelow, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Alex Cox, Brian De Palma, Abel Ferrara, Terrence Malick, John Milius, and Mary Harron.