Overview
- Universal confirmed Stein’s death on November 7 at age 88.
- He rose from the MCA mailroom to help expand the Universal Studios Backlot Tour that evolved into Universal Studios Hollywood.
- He partnered with Steven Spielberg on hallmark attractions including Jaws, E.T., and Back to the Future.
- He served as the first president of MCA RSG—now Universal Creative—and is widely credited as the founding force behind Universal Orlando, mentoring leaders such as Mark Woodbury.
- In recent years he advised the creative team building Epic Universe, and he is survived by his wife, brother, and daughter.