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Fred Berner (born March 6, 1953) is an American producer and director, best known for producing Maestro, Pollock, [1] and Vanya on 42nd Street, and for directing and producing hundreds of hours of television, including on Law & Order.
Maestro is a 2023 American biographical romantic drama film that centers on the relationship between American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre. It was directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay he wrote with Josh Singer.
Mar 7, 2024 · Best Picture-nominated producers Fred Berner and Amy Durning reflect on their 15-year journey to bringing 'Maestro' to the big screen.
Nov 30, 2023 · ‘Maestro’ producer Fred Berner on 15 years spent bringing Leonard Bernstein’s story to life [Exclusive Video Interview]
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- Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre. Carey Mulligan plays Felicia Montealegre, a Costa Rican-Chilean actress who would become Bernstein’s wife in 1951.
- Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein. Bradley Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein, the famous American conductor, composer, educator, and humanitarian. Considered by most to be one of the most important conductors and by far the best American, he received numerous awards throughout his career, including, seven Emmys, two Tonys, sixteen Grammys, and an Academy Award nomination.
- Matt Bomer as David Oppenheim. Matt Bomer plays David Oppenheim, an American clarinetist and classical music producer. He was a lifelong friend of Leonard Bernstein and many believe that the two had an affair.
- Maya Hawke as Jamie Bernstein. Maya Hawke plays Jamie Bernstein, Leonard and Felicia’s oldest daughter. Jamie recently wrote a book about her father, "Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein," in which she describes her father as a loving but somewhat troubled man whose legend loomed large.
Dec 18, 2023 · Over 15 years ago, Fred Berner, the gifted director and producer, approached the Bernstein offspring to secure the rights for a biopic about their father.
Dec 21, 2023 · Arguably among the most influential artists in the contemporary music world, Bernstein is the subject of writer-director-actor Bradley Cooper's new biopic Maestro.
