Youree Henley

Youree Henley
Born
United States
OccupationFilm producer
Notable workThe Lighthouse

Youree Henley is a film producer. On two projects (20th Century Women in 2016 and Kajillionaire in 2020), he has been affiliated with Annapurna Pictures.[1]

Early life

Youree Henley was born on 3 January 1971 in Los Angeles County, California[2]. He is the elder son of dancer and stage manager Maria Jimenez Henley and theatrical arts manager Donald Caperton Henley (1935–1983)[3].

Following his father’s death in 1983, Henley was raised by his mother, who continued her career in television production while serving in leadership roles within the Directors Guild of America[4].

Selected filmography

He has also been co-producing the suspended film project and uncompleted film Being Mortal (starring Aziz Ansari, who has also been co-producing).[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "Miranda July Sets Family Drama Movie With Plan B, Annapurna". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  2. ^ California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Entry for Youree G. Henley, born January 3, 1971, Los Angeles County, California.
  3. ^ “Donald Henley.” High Country Life, Big Bear Lake, California, September 7, 1983.
  4. ^ Directors Guild of America. “Maria Jimenez Henley – 2010 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award.” DGA.org, January 1, 2010.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (February 22, 2022). "Bill Murray, Aziz Ansari Team for Searchlight Comedy-Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2022). "Searchlight Pictures Suspends Production On Adaptation Of Being Mortal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 21, 2022). "Being Mortal Production Suspended Due To Complaint Against Bill Murray For Inappropriate Behavior". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 21, 2022.