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After his resignation from Disney in 1994, he partnered up with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen (SKG) to create their own studio: Dreamworks.

Had animosity towards Disney CEO Michael Eisner and personally based the villainous character Lord Faarquad of "Shrek" on Eisner himself.

Left Pixar and The Walt Disney Company after being denied a promotion.

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 Taran und der Zauberkessel (1985) to be cut due to their violent and scary nature.

2007 - Ranked #22 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.

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.

In 2006, he and his wife Marilyn donated $1.25 million to Boston University to renovate facilities.

Ranked #12 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list along with DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen. They had ranked #12 in 2005 as well.

Partner in DreamWorks SKG (1998)

Dropped out of New York University after his first semester.

Father of David Katzenberg.

As a young teen he worked as a youth coordinator for New York mayoral candidate John Lindsay.