Ronald L. Schwary

Ronald Louis Schwary[1] (May 23, 1944 – July 2, 2020) was an American producer and director. Films that he was either Producer or Executive Producer include Ordinary People (for which he won an Academy Award for Best Picture[2]), Sabrina, Havana and Random Hearts.

Schwary died July 2, 2020.[3]

Filmography

All films, he was producer unless otherwise noted.

Film
Year Film Credit Notes
1976Shadow of the HawkAssociate producer
1978California SuiteAssociate producer
1979The Electric HorsemanAssociate producer
1980Ordinary People
1981Absence of MaliceExecutive producer
1982Tootsie
Uncredited
1984A Soldier's Story
1987Batteries Not Included
1990HavanaExecutive producer
1992Scent of a WomanExecutive producer
1994Cops & Robbersons
1995SabrinaExecutive producer
1996The Mirror Has Two FacesCo-executive producer
1998Meet Joe BlackExecutive producer
1999Random HeartsExecutive producerFinal film as a producer
Second unit director or assistant director
Year Film Notes
1973Save the TigerSecond assistant director
1974Dirty Mary, Crazy LarryAssistant director
1975BreakoutAssistant director
Breakheart PassFirst assistant director
1976Shadow of the HawkAssistant director
St. IvesAssistant director
1978Casey's ShadowAssistant director
Production manager
Year Film Role Notes
1977Close Encounters of the Third KindUnit production manager: Additional scenes - 1980 special version
Uncredited
1978The Cheap DetectiveUnit production manager
California SuiteProduction manager
1979The Electric HorsemanProduction manager
1980Ordinary PeopleUnit production manager
1981Absence of MaliceProduction manager
1995SabrinaProduction manager
As an actor
Year Film Role
1974The Ultimate ThrillDanny
1978Casey's ShadowTicket Seller
The Cheap DetectiveCab Driver
1982TootsiePhil Weintraub
1987Batteries Not IncludedLouie
1994Cops & RobbersonsProducer
1995SabrinaSheik

Television
Year Title Credit Notes
1987−88Tour of Duty
1991The BrotherhoodExecutive producerTelevision film
1999−2000Now and AgainExecutive producer
2001FlingExecutive producer
2002JoExecutive producerTelevision film
2003Partners and CrimeExecutive producerTelevision film
2008The Meant to Be'sExecutive producerTelevision film
2005−11MediumExecutive producer
Second unit director or assistant director
Year Title Role Notes
1973Kung FuAssistant director
The Blue KnightAssistant directorTelevision film
1974The Stranger Who Looks Like MeAssistant director
1975Barnaby JonesAssistant director
Movin' OnAssistant director
The EntertainerFirst assistant directorTelevision film
1976Spencer's PilotsAssistant director
1977In the Glitter PalaceAssistant directorTelevision film
1987−88Tour of DutySecond unit director
As director
Year Title
1988Tour of Duty
1996Sisters
2000Now and Again
2005−09Medium
Production manager
Year Title Role Notes
1977In the Glitter PalaceUnit production managerTelevision film
1991The BrotherhoodProduction managerTelevision film
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References
  1. https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/schwary-ronald-l-1944-ron-schwary-ronald-schwary
  2. "The 53rd Academy Awards (1981) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  3. "Ronald Schwary, Oscar-Winning Producer of 'Ordinary People,' Dies at 76". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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