About Debra Hill
Lived 1950 – 2005 (aged 54). Debra Hill was an American screenwriter, film producer and producer.
Death In 2005, Hill reunited with Carpenter to produce the remake of The Fog and was working on the Oliver Stone film World Trade Center when she died of cancer on March 7, 2005.
Legacy The Producers Guild of America established the Debra Hill Fellowship in 2005 to support emerging producers in recognition of Hill's contributions. In 2023, production began on a documentary about Hill's life and career, titled Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story.
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Who was Debra Hill?
American film producer (1950-2005)
When was Debra Hill born?
Debra Hill was born on 10 November 1950 in Philadelphia.
When did Debra Hill die?
Debra Hill died on 7 March 2005 in Los Angeles.
What was Debra Hill's occupation?
Debra Hill was a screenwriter, film producer and producer.
What nationality was Debra Hill?
Debra Hill was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Debra Hill. https://biography.guide/debra-hill/
MLA: "Debra Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/debra-hill/.
Chicago: "Debra Hill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/debra-hill/.
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