Mace Neufeld, the producer of “Jack Ryan,” “The Equalizer”A close friend confirmed that the producer, who was a director of film franchises, passed away peacefully Thursday night. Neufeld was at 93.
Neufeld was born in New York City on July 13, 1928. He is also well-known as a writer and producer. “Beverly Hills Cop III” (1994), “No Way Out”(1987) “Invictus” (2009).
Neufeld was an agent and manager when he started his career. His clients included Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, and Don Knotts.
According toFilmbeat publishes a biographyNeufeld began his photography career in his teens as an amateur photographer. His first shot, of a World War II veteran who was returning to his hometown, was titled “Sammy’s Home”The New York World Telegram Sun awarded a prize for syndication of the article. According to his representatives, the photo was second in the race for a Pulitzer Prize.
Neufeld, a Yale University graduate, began his career in television when he was hired by the DuMont Television Network. After several years, Neufeld started his own television production company and personal management business. This promoted comedians such as Gabe Kaplan, Don Adams, and Knotts. He was also a musical client to Newman, Diamond and The Carpenters as well as Jim Croce and Jim Croce.
Neufeld also composed music for musicians such as Rosemary Clooney and Sammy Davis Jr., Dorothy Loudon, and The Ritz Brothers. He also wrote the theme tune for the animated television series, “Animated”. “The Heckle and Jeckle Show.”
Neufeld’s career moved into television series production in the late 1970s, but by the 1990s he had moved into feature films. Marvin Davis had his first production company, followed by Robert G. Rehme’s. This arrangement secured Paramount an exclusive production deal. The company was able to lead. “The Hunt for Red October”, “Patriot Games” “Clear and Present Danger”Based on Tom Clancy’s bestseller books
Neufeld was “a mentor to many, a passionate collector of art, and an avid pilot,”According to the statement. “But nothing meant more to him than family.”
In 1995, Neufeld’s first wife Helen Katz Neufeld predeceased him. His loving wife Diane Conn is his survivor. He is also survived by three of his proud children, Glenn Neufeld, Brad Neufeld, and Nancy Neufeld Callaway. There are nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. “all of which he considered his greatest works,”According to the statement.
Glenn Neufeld, a visual effects supervisor, had a long list credits that included “The Sum of All Fears,” “No Way Out” “The Core.”