Hawk Koch is an American film producer and former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He has produced such films as Wayne’s World, Pretty Woman, and Air Force One.
Koch was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Barbara (née Hirsch) and Maurice “Sonny” Koch. His father was a Jewish emigrant from Poland who owned a successful clothing store, while his mother was a Christian Scientist from Iowa. Koch has two sisters, Sherry and Linda.
Koch was educated at Beverly Hills High School and the University of Southern California. He began his career in the mailroom of William Morris Agency before moving into film production.
Koch has been married three times. His first wife was actress Marilu Henner, with whom he has two children. Koch’s second wife was producer Gale Anne Hurd, with whom he has one child. Koch’s third wife is actress Leslie Stefanson.
Koch has a net worth of $40 million.
General Info
Full Name
Hawk Koch
Profession
Film producer, Television producer
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Molly Jordan Koch
Children
Robby Koch, Emily Koch, Billy Koch
Parents
Howard W. Koch, Ruth Koch
Accomplishments
Movies
Gorky Park, Untraceable, Keeping the Faith, Losing Isaiah, The Pope of Greenwich Village, Blood & Chocolate, Frequency, The Other Side of Midnight, Wayne's World 2, The Keep, A Night in Heaven, The Idolmaker, The Long Walk Home, Honky Tonk Freeway, Rooftops, Norman, Relentless
Elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 31 July 2012.
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Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Producers Branch) [2004-]; elected treasurer of AMPAS by the board of governors [18 August 2009].