David C. Glasser

David Clayton Glasser is a film executive and producer. He was founder of Cutting Edge Entertainment, president of the Weinstein Company and Harvey Weinstein's right-hand man before becoming CEO of 101 Studios after the Weinstein brothers’ downfall for rape and sexual misconduct.[1]

History

Glasser began his career in film production in the 1990s, initially through Cutting Edge Entertainment, which produced independent films like One Eyed King. He later co-founded Splendid Pictures in partnership with a German media company and SP along with Paramount Pictures released Narc. In 2008, he joined TWC, eventually rising to COO as Harvey Weinstein's right-hand man and playing a major role in the company's international sales and distribution. He briefly left in 2015 but soon returned, staying until the company's collapse in 2018.[1] He later started 101 Studios with David Hutkin.

Glasser's career has been overshadowed by multiple lawsuits and controversies. In the 1990s, Glasser's company was reportedly used to launder money from a stock manipulation scheme tied to Roy Ageloff and the Genovese crime family, Ageloff was later convicted of racketeering.[2] Over two decades, state and federal tax authorities filed liens against him, amounting to millions of dollars.[1]

Amid TWC's implosion due to Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct scandal, Glasser was criticized for his proximity to Weinstein and perceived failure to address a toxic workplace culture while serving in his position in charge of the human resources department. His attempt to become the CEO of a restructured TWC was blocked by the attorney general of New York , leading to Glasser's dismissal in 2018.[1] Glasser faced numerous lawsuits throughout his career including a notable case involving actor Alec Baldwin over unpaid fees and a $5 million judgment in a loan dispute.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "David Glasser was the Weinstein Co.'s 'third brother.' Will his firing be enough to save the business?". Los Angeles Times. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ↑ Maddaus, Gene (2017-10-13). "Weinstein Co. President David Glasser Linked to Felon's Money Laundering Case (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  3. ↑ Fabrikant, Geraldine (September 21, 2003). "Talking Money with Alec Baldwin; Living Paycheck to Paycheck (All of Them Big)". The New York Times.
  4. ↑ Maddaus, Gene (2022-05-13). "David Glasser, 'Yellowstone' Producer and Former Weinstein Co. Executive, Sued Over Personal Debt". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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