John Calley Highlights

  • 2009: Produced the "The Da Vinci Code" sequel, "Angels & Demons"
  • 2006: Produced a film version of the book, "The Da Vinci Code"
  • 2004: Produced Mike Nichols' film adaptation of "Closer"; film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture (Drama)
  • 2003: Stepped down from his postion at Sony Pictures to focus more on producing films
  • 1998: Added title of CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (May)
  • 1996: Named president and COO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (October)
  • 1993: Appointed president of United Artists
  • 1989: Returned to the film industry as an independent producer in partnership with Mike Nichols
  • 1980: Retired from the film industry
  • 1969: Joined Warner Bros.
  • 1958: Moved to Ted Bates Advertising Agency; appointed vice president in charge of radio and television programming
  • 1957: Joined Henry Jaffe Enterprises as a production executive and TV producer, handling musical entertainment
  • 1951: Served as director of nighttime programming at NBC
  • Served in the US Army
  • Named president of Warner Bros.
  • Served as executive vice president at Filmways, Inc.; while there he produced, "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965), "Ice Station Zebra" (1968) and "Catch-22" (1970)
  • Promoted to executive vice president in charge of production at Warner Bros.