Steve Abbott (film producer)

Steve Abbott (born 28 July 1954) is a British film producer best known for A Fish Called Wanda, Brassed Off, Fierce Creatures and his affiliation with the Monty Python troupe.[6] Choosing between a position at Paramount Pictures and EMI Records, Abbott heard about a job at George Harrison's Handmade Films, founded to rescue Monty Python's Life of Brian.[1][7] Under Prominent Features, Steve Abbott produced A Fish Called Wanda, Brassed Off, American Friends, Blame It on the Bellboy and Fierce Creatures.[14] The Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Doreen Lee, who presented Mr Abbott with his "Brafta" award, said: “This city is famous for producing stars and you’re up there with the best.We are extremely proud of you.”[14] After 10 years as the chair leading successful bids for Bradford City of Film, Abbott resigned from the chairman position, in his words, to make way for "new, younger, more diverse blood".
BradfordWest YorkshireUniversity of OxfordFilm producerA Fish Called WandaBrassed OffFierce CreaturesMonty PythonCity of FilmBradford, YorkshireBradford Grammar SchoolUniversity of CambridgePrice WaterhouseParamount PicturesEMI RecordsHandmade FilmsMonty Python's Life of BrianJohn CleeseTerry GilliamEric IdleTerry JonesMichael PalinAmerican FriendsBlame It on the BellboyRandom House BooksHMS ErebusAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesEuropean Film AcademyUNESCOQingdaoUniversity of BradfordBradford Collegecricket