Walter Shenson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1919  |
| Died | 17 October 2000 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Producer |
Walter Shenson (June 22, 1919 – October 17, 2000) was an American film producer, director and writer, best known for producing the Beatles' films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965), as well as the 1959 comedy The Mouse That Roared, starring Peter Sellers.[citation needed]
Born in San Francisco, California in 1919, he attended Stanford University., and later joined the United States Army for two years during World War II. His wife, Geraldine, died in 1999. Shenson also had a sister, two sons and four grandchildren.[1]
During his career, he produced the following films:[2]
| Name | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Korea Patrol | 1951 | US |
| The Mouse That Roared | 1959 | UK |
| A Matter Of Who | 1961 | UK |
| The Mouse On The Moon | 1963 | UK |
| A Hard Day's Night | 1964 | UK |
| Help! | 1965 | UK |
| Don't Raise The Bridge, Don't Lower The River | 1968 | UK |
| 30 Is A Dangerous Age, Cynthia | 1968 | UK |
| A Talent For Loving | 1969 | US |
| Welcome To The Club | 1971 | US |
| Digby, The Biggest Dog In The World | 1973 | UK |
| Reuben, Reuben | 1983 | US |