Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1969-02-20
- Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As:
Jason Ferus Blum
Jason Blum
Jason Ferus Blum, born on February 20, 1969, in Los Angeles, is an American film and television producer. He is widely recognized as the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, a company that has revolutionized the horror genre with its model of producing high-quality, low-budget films that often yield enormous box office returns.After graduating from Vassar College, where he was roommates with future filmmaker Noah Baumbach, Blum began his career in theater before moving into the film industry. He worked at Miramax Films before establishing Blumhouse Productions in 2000. The company's breakthrough came with the micro-budget hit Paranormal Activity (2007), which grossed over $193 million worldwide on a $15,000 budget, setting the template for his future successes.Blum's filmography is extensive and includes a string of successful horror franchises like Insidious, The Purge, and the recent Halloween trilogy. His influence extends beyond the horror genre, as he has also produced critically acclaimed films that have garnered Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, including Whiplash (2014), Get Out (2017), and BlacKkKlansman (2018). He has also produced notable television projects, winning Primetime Emmy Awards for The Normal Heart (2014) and the documentary series The Jinx (2015).
