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Janet Yang (born July 13, 1956) is an American film producer and the current President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Janet Yang is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer, President of the Motion Picture Academy, and a co-founder of Gold House. She has worked with Spielberg, Stone, and Henson, and produced films such as Empire of the Sun and Over the Moon.
Janet Yang is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer who has worked with Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone and Lisa Henson. She is also the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a co-founder of Gold House, a non-profit for Asian cultural leaders.
Janet Yang was born on 13 July 1956 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a producer and executive, known for The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), High Crimes (2002) and Empire of the Sun (1987).
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Aug 2, 2022 · Janet Yang, a producer and Academy Governor-at-Large, is the first Asian American to lead the organization. She will serve as president for one year and oversee the Academy's strategic vision, governance, and initiatives.
Aug 2, 2022 · Janet Yang, the Queens-born daughter of Chinese immigrants, has been elected the 36th president in the 95-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Janet Yang is a producer of films and TV shows, such as The Joy Luck Club, High Crimes, and Over the Moon. She also consults on projects and speaks on topics related to influence and inclusion, especially for the Asian diaspora.
