Ned Tanen Net Worth
Christopher Davis
Updated on May 09, 2026
Ned Tanen net worth is
$1.3 Million
Ned Tanen Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Ned Stone Tanen (c. September 20, 1931 – January 5, 2009) was an American film studio executive behind films that included American Graffiti and Animal House.
| Net Worth | $1.3 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 20, 1931 |
| Died | 2009-01-01 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Profession | Producer |
| Nicknames | Ned Tanen, Tanen, Ned |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | There's nothing like a hit movie to make you think you're one of the chosen people. It's amazing how smart we are the morning after a hit opens. |
| 2 | 'Fatal Attraction' (1987)_ works because this has happened to everybody. Every woman has had the guy she's broken up with park across the street and stare at her door. Every guy has had someone call at two in the morning and hang up. Or you've been the person who has done those things. |
| 3 | I adored the original ending of Fatal Attraction (1987), where Alex slits her throat but leaves Dan's fingerprints on the knife. It was totally horrifying. She's got him from the grave! But audiences in this country would have thrown rocks at the screen. If you really don't care what an audience thinks, make a home movie and show it on your wall. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | His entertainment career began with MCA in 1954. Became a talent agent, packaged TV shows and founded MCA's Uni Records, which helped launched stars such as Neil Diamond, Elton John and Olivia Newton-John. Quit at the height of his success and went independent. |
| 2 | The character of Sloane Peterson in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) was named after his daughter Sloane. |
| 3 | The character of "Biff Tannen" in the Back to the Future (1985) movies was named after him. |
| 4 | Son-in-law of director Howard Hawks. Ned Tanen married Kitty Hawks (daughter of Howard Hawks). They divorced in 1983. |
| 5 | Former Universal Pictures and Paramount Chairman. |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Reilly | 1996 | producer | |
| Cops and Robbersons | 1994 | producer | |
| Guarding Tess | 1994 | producer | |
| St. Elmo's Fire | 1985 | executive producer | |
| The Breakfast Club | 1985 | producer | |
| Sixteen Candles | 1984 | executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Legacy of Fear | 1996 | TV Movie special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Pictures | 1988 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
The Breakfast Club (1985)
as Producer
Sixteen Candles (1984)
as Producer
St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
as Producer
Mary Reilly (1996)
as Producer
