After his resignation from Disney in 1994, he partnered up with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen (SKG) to create their own studio: Dreamworks.
Left Pixar and The Walt Disney Company after being denied a promotion.
Had animosity towards Disney CEO Michael Eisner and personally based the villainous character Lord Faarquad of "Shrek" on Eisner himself.
Back in 1978, he was working for Paramount Pictures and was given the
daunting task of bringing the Star Trek franchise back after a decade
long "sleep". Eventually, the movie was complete, and is now "Star
Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)".
Ordered several scenes of The Black Cauldron (1985) to be cut due to their violent and scary nature.
2007 - Ranked #22 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.
In 2006, he and his wife Marilyn donated $1.25 million to Boston University to renovate facilities.
Endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign.
A prominent Democrat, he endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama during his 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.
Ranked #12 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list along with DreamWorks
co-founder David Geffen. They had ranked #12 in 2005 as well.