Oren Koules was born on January 31,1961 and is an American entrepreneur and film producer.
17 Facts About Oren Koules
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Oren Koules is the co-founder of Evolution Entertainment and produced the Saw film series as well as the CBS television series Two and a Half Men.
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Oren Koules was born and raised in La Grange Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
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Oren Koules competed in the Western Hockey League from 1979 to 1982.
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Oren Koules was not drafted by an NHL team, but he attended two tryout camps for his hometown Chicago Blackhawks.
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Oren Koules was one of the youngest members on the floor and eventually purchased a full membership to the Exchange.
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Oren Koules sold his seat and left the exchange in good standing in 1991.
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In 1998, Koules founded Evolution Entertainment along with film producer Mark Burg, with their first major production being the 2002 thriller film John Q starring Denzel Washington.
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In 2001, Oren Koules became the owner of the Helena Bighorns, a Junior A hockey team, purchasing the Helena Ice Area.
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In 2007, Oren Koules started his pursuit to purchase the Tampa Bay Lightning from Palace Sports and Entertainment.
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In June 2011, Oren Koules sold his ownership in Evolution Entertainment, but continued to own and oversee the Saw franchise and Two and a Half Men.
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Oren Koules produced the 2021 horror film Spiral: From the Book of Saw, a spin-off and the ninth installment of the Saw film series.
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Oren Koules produced the 2023 horror film Saw X which served as both a direct sequel to Saw and a prequel to Saw II.
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Oren Koules signed a multi-picture deal with Republic Pictures through Twisted Pictures in 2024.
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In 2008, Oren Koules married Shereen Arazm, a businesswoman and restaurateur.
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Oren Koules was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
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Oren Koules received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on Two and a Half Men and won both a TV Land Award for his work on the same and a ShoWest Award for his work on the Saw film series.