Brian Grazer

Was first introduced to Deep Throat (1972) through his grandmother in 1972. At 60, she was curious about the movie with all the talk about it and decided to go see it with her husband.

Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television (1974).

Has a son, Riley Grazer (born 1986) and a daughter, Sage Grazer (born 1988) with ex-wife, Corki Grazer.

Two sons with ex-wife, Gigi Levangie, Thomas Costa Grazer (born November 15, 1999) and Patrick Grazer (born 2004).

Ranked #17 in Premiere's 2003 annual Hollywood Power List. He had ranked #23 in 2002.

Optioned "Ordeal", the autobiography of former porn star Linda Lovelace, hoping to make a film out of it. He later realized that the story is too narrow and dropped the project. He did go on to make the documentary Inside Deep Throat (2005), however.

Ranked #19 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #20 in 2005.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine reported his 2006 earnings to be approximately $35 million.

2007 - Ranked #11 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.