Known for movies
Source Code (2011)
as Producer
Fracture (2007)
as Producer
Primal Fear (1996)
as Producer
Wayne's World (1992)
as Producer
Short Info
| Spouse | Molly Jordan Koch |
| Fact | Son of Howard W. Koch |
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 |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Father-in-law of Annie Meyers-Shyer. |
| 2 | Father of Robby Koch, Billy Koch and Emily Koch. |
| 3 | Elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 31 July 2012. |
| 4 | 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]. |
| 5 | Son of Howard W. Koch |
Pictures
Movies
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Conway | 2013 | TV Movie executive producer | |
| Very Good Girls | 2013 | executive producer | |
| Source Code | 2011 | executive producer | |
| Norman | 2010 | producer | |
| Untraceable | 2008 | producer | |
| Fracture | 2007 | executive producer | |
| Blood and Chocolate | 2007 | producer | |
| Hostage | 2005 | executive producer | |
| The Riverman | 2004 | TV Movie executive producer | |
| Collateral Damage | 2002 | executive producer | |
| Frequency | 2000 | producer | |
| Keeping the Faith | 2000 | producer | |
| The Beautician and the Beast | 1997 | producer - as Howard W. 'Hawk' Koch Jr. | |
| Primal Fear | 1996 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Virtuosity | 1995 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Losing Isaiah | 1995 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Wayne's World 2 | 1993 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Sliver | 1993 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Temp | 1993 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Wayne's World | 1992 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Necessary Roughness | 1991 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Long Walk Home | 1990 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Rooftops | 1989 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Pope of Greenwich Village | 1984 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Gorky Park | 1983 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Keep | 1983 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| A Night in Heaven | 1983 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Honky Tonk Freeway | 1981 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Idolmaker | 1980 | producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Frisco Kid | 1979 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Heaven Can Wait | 1978 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Other Side of Midnight | 1977 | executive producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Drowning Pool | 1975 | associate producer - as Howard W. Koch Jr. |
Assistant Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven Can Wait | 1978 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Marathon Man | 1976 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Drowning Pool | 1975 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Once Is Not Enough | 1975 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Chinatown | 1974 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Parallax View | 1974 | first assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Way We Were | 1973 | assistant director - as Howard Koch Jr. | |
| Up the Sandbox | 1972 | first assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Bad Company | 1972 | assistant director - as Howard Koch Jr. | |
| Going Home | 1971 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Something Big | 1971 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Fools' Parade | 1971 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Hired Hand | 1971 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| The Baby Maker | 1970 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| WUSA | 1970 | assistant director - uncredited | |
| Getting Straight | 1970 | assistant director - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice | 1969 | second assistant director - uncredited | |
| Pendulum | 1969 | second assistant director - uncredited |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 85th Annual Academy Awards | 2013 | TV Special president: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences | |
| Magnavox Presents Frank Sinatra | 1973 | TV Special documentary stage manager - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Rosemary's Baby | 1968 | dialogue coach - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Project X | 1968 | dialogue coach - uncredited | |
| Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter | 1966 | assistant to producer - uncredited |
Production Manager
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untraceable | 2008 | unit production manager | |
| Fracture | 2007 | unit production manager | |
| Hostage | 2005 | unit production manager | |
| Once Is Not Enough | 1975 | production manager - as Howard W. Koch Jr. | |
| Then Came Bronson | 1969 | TV Series production manager - 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeping the Faith | 2000 | Rabbinical Professor | |
| Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice | 1969 | El Taco Employee (voice, uncredited) |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 85th Annual Academy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself - AMPAS President |
| A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| Plymouth Rock Studios: The Series | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Tracking 'Untraceable ' | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Untraceable: The Anatomy of Murder | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Untraceable: The Personnel Files | 2008 | Video short | Himself |
| Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2002-2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Taking 'Hostage': Behind the Scenes | 2005 | Video short | Himself |
| The 58th Annual Academy Awards | 1986 | TV Special | Himself - Audience Member |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
