About Karolyn Ali
Lived 1944 – 2015 (aged 70). Karolyn Ali was an American film producer, record producer and composer.
Karolyn Ali (August 29, 1944 – August 18, 2015) was an American film and music video producer, best known for her documentary Tupac: Resurrection. She started her career in the music industry, producing music and commercials. Ali worked for over 30 years on films, documentaries, music videos and commercials.
Career Ali was assistant to Benny Ashburn (manager of the Commodores) early in her career. The company produced commercials for companies such as Coca-Cola and McDonald's. Ali was a prolific producer of music videos (over 200) including Stevie Wonder's "Part Time Lover."
In 1994, Ali produced her first feature film Kla$h,
Over her career, she worked with performers such as Ziggy Marley, Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach.
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Who was Karolyn Ali?
American film producer (1944-2015)
When was Karolyn Ali born?
Karolyn Ali was born on 29 August 1944.
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Karolyn Ali died on 18 August 2015 in Los Angeles.
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Karolyn Ali was a film producer, record producer and composer.
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Karolyn Ali was American.
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