James Glickenhaus | |
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![]() Glickenhaus giving an interview at Le Mans | |
Born | New York City, New York, US | July 24, 1950
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Years active | 1975–present |
James Glickenhaus (born July 24, 1950) is an American filmmaker, financier, and automotive entrepreneur.[1] He directed, wrote, and produced a number of action films during the 1980s and 1990s, including The Exterminator (1980), The Soldier (1982), Shakedown (1988), and the Jackie Chan vehicle The Protector (1985). He co-founded the production and distribution company Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment.
Since retiring from filmmaking, Glickenhaus has been active in the finance sector and the automotive industry. He is the co-founder of the auto manufacturer Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and the general partner of Glickenhaus & Co., a family partnership originally started by his father.