He might not be a marquee name, but he’s the man behind “The Dark Knight,” “Harry Potter,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Green Mile,” “Batman” and other cinematic blockbusters.
He co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, where, as chairman and CEO, he produced “Seinfeld.”
The character of Alan Gray from HBO’s “Entourage” is a parody of him.
Alan Horn ’64, president and COO of Warner Bros., will be the featured speaker at Union Commencement this year. Some 500 students in the Class of 2010 will receive their degrees on Hull Plaza during the 216th graduation ceremony Sunday, June 13.
“I’m honored,” said Horn, who will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree at the event. “I look forward to revisiting the campus in June.”
Horn grew up on Long Island. Speaking at ReUnion last spring, he discussed the entertainment business and his time at Union, where he graduated with an economics degree. He received a master of business administration (with distinction) from Harvard Business School and was a captain in the U.S. Air Force.
“Under Alan Horn's leadership, Warner Brothers has become one of Hollywood’s most influential and successful movie studios,” said President Stephen C. Ainlay. “He has often been celebrated for his creativity, business acumen and insights into popular culture, and we are delighted he will return to the College to share his perspectives with our Class of 2010.”