Carsten H.W. Lorenz (born August 21, 1961), known professionally as Carsten Lorenz, is a German film producer. He is best known for his work as a regular collaborator of director Roland Emmerich.
Early life and career Lorenz started his professional career as a music journalist interviewing punk rock bands and breaking New Wave artists.
Under the mentorship of legendary German film critic Michael Lentz, Lorenz interviewed filmmakers like John Waters, Oliver Stone and Alan Parker. He then got accepted into the University of Television and Film Munich, where he met director Roland Emmerich, who he collaborates with till today.
After studying at the American Film Institute, Lorenz permanently moved to Los Angeles in 1989. His mix of feature films have earned a combined over $1 billion at the worldwide theatrical box office.
Personal life Lorenz lives in Los Angeles with his longtime partner, science teacher Gina Maria Taylor.
He has assembled an eclectic art collection including works by Martin Kippenberger, Alexander Calder, Rene Margritte, Takashi Murakami and Niki de Saint Phalle.
Filmography YearTitleCredited asProducerExecutive ProducerCo-ProducerProducer-Executive1988Hollywood Monster 1989Moon 44 1991 1991Eye of the Storm 1994Heavenly Creatures 1992The Crying Game 1994Invasion of Privacy 1995Prince Valiant 1999The Little Vampire 2000Trapped 2001Silent Warning (TV film) 2004Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2005Boogeyman 2006The Grudge 2007Don't Come Knocking Neverwas 2008Rise - Bloodhunter Smother 2009Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 2010Tekken 2011Wrong Side of Town 2012Blood Out 2012The Courier 2013Odd Thomas Unknown Caller 13 Sins Elsa & Fred 2014The Last Supper 2015Stonewall Operator 2016Independence Day: Resurgence 2017Bad Samaritan Zoe 2018Serenity 2019Midway 2020Greenland 2022Moonfall 2026Coyote vs. Acme
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