Neil Canton (born 30 May 1948) is an American film producer from New York City best known for his work on the Back to the Future trilogy. Canton currently serves as an instructor and mentor at the American Film Institute Conservatory as a member of the Producing faculty.
Early life His younger brother, Mark Canton, is also a film producer.
Education Canton studied at the American University (DC). He graduated in 1970.
Filmography He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Film Year Film Credit 1980 Blood Beach Associate producer 1984 The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 1985 Back to the Future 1987 The Witches of Eastwick 1988 Caddyshack II 1989 Back to the Future Part II 1990 Back to the Future Part III 1992 Trespass 1993 Geronimo: An American Legend 1995 Money Train 2000 Duets Executive producer Get Carter 2001 Angel Eyes Executive producer 2002 Interstate 60 Trapped Executive producer 2005 Land of the Dead Co-producer
Miscellaneous crew
Year Film Role Notes 1972 What's Up, Doc? Production aide 1973 Paper Moon Production assistant 1976 Nickelodeon Production assistant 1978 The Last Waltz Production assistant Concert film 1979 The Warriors Assistant to Walter Hill 2018 The Other Side of the Wind Production associate
Awards Wins Western Heritage Awards: Theatrical Motion Picture, for Geronimo: An American Legend (1993).
Nominations BAFTA Awards: BAFTA Film Award for Best Film, for Back to the Future (1985).
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