Pioneering Producer of 'The Graduate,' Lawrence Turman, Dies.
- Lawrence Turman, who produced the acclaimed film 'The Graduate,' died at the age of 96.
- Over his 50-year career, Turman produced over 30 films and served as director of USC's Peter Stark Producing program.
- Turman's films include 'The Great White Hope,' 'The Thing,' and 'American History X.'
- He formed a production company with David Foster in 1974 that produced many notable films.
- Turman was known for believing in writers and maintaining friendships with talents like William Goldman.