14 Facts About Jim Gianopulos

Jim Gianopulos served as chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox and chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures until his departure in September 2021.

Jim Gianopulos graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973, received a Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law in 1976, and attended the Master's program at the New York University School of Law.

Jim Gianopulos started his career by working at Columbia Pictures and Paramount.

From 2000 to 2012, Jim Gianopulos was chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment with Tom Rothman.

Jim Gianopulos took over as the sole chairman and CEO of Fox beginning in 2012.

At Fox, Jim Gianopulos supported a closer relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and he was instrumental in the launch of iTunes, the Hulu streaming service, and other internet-driven offerings.

Jim Gianopulos oversaw all feature film and television production, marketing and global distribution.

Under his leadership, Paramount experienced a revitalization, with Jim Gianopulos focusing on returning the studio to profitability.

Jim Gianopulos was responsible for the expansion of Paramount Television Studios, including the release of The Offer, a drama series about the making of The Godfather, as well as Shantaram, Fatal Attraction, and many other series.

Jim Gianopulos was confirmed to continue on as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures under the merged ViacomCBS.

Jim Gianopulos left Paramount in September 2021 and was replaced by Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins.

Jim Gianopulos is on the board of the X Prize Foundation as well as the board of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, where he is an adjunct professor.

Jim Gianopulos serves as a member of the board of trustees of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, where he serves as its treasurer.

Jim Gianopulos has received numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Humanitarian Award in 2013, the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's 2015 Pioneer of the Year award, and the Producers Guild of America Milestone Award in 2016.