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Kenneth Hyman

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Kenneth Hyman
Born(1928-12-11)December 11, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2026(2026-01-29) (aged 97)
Oxfordshire, England
OccupationFilm producer
Notable workThe Dirty Dozen
FatherEliot Hyman

Kenneth Hyman (December 11, 1928 – January 29, 2026) was an American film producer, best known for The Dirty Dozen (1967). The son of Eliot Hyman, he was head of UK operations for Seven Arts Productions and head of production for Warner Bros.-Seven Arts.[1] While head of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, among his achievements was hiring black director Gordon Parks for The Learning Tree (1969).[2]

Hyman was born in New York City on December 11, 1928. He was raised in Westport, Connecticut. Hyman died in Oxfordshire, England, on January 29, 2026, at the age of 97.[3]

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References

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  1. 'Kenneth Hyman interview', Bizarre Magazine accessed 28 May 2012
  2. Elizabeth Mehren, 'A 'Black Director' or Simply an Artist? : Gordon Parks Fueled the Dreams of Young Black Filmmakers With 'The Learning Tree' in 1969; He's Not Sure Those Dreams Have Come True', LA Times, November 26, 1990 accessed 28 May 2012
  3. "Kenneth Hyman, Warner Bros. Exec and Producer on 'The Hill' and 'The Dirty Dozen,' Dies at 97". The Hollywood Reporter. February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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