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Sam Mercer

1954 – 2024

American film producer

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Lived 1954 – 2024 (aged 69–70). Sam Mercer was an American film producer.

Sam Mercer (January 15, 1955 – February 12, 2024) was an American film producer of many films directed by M. Night Shyamalan such as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs, as well as other films like Van Helsing and Things We Lost in the Fire. His career started during the early 1980s as a location manager and later advanced to a producer and executive producer. He also produced Shyamalan's films The Happening and The Last Airbender. He died from an early onset of Alzheimer's disease on February 12, 2024, at the age of 69.

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1954, United States
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sam Mercer?

American film producer

When was Sam Mercer born?

Sam Mercer was born in 1954 in United States.

When did Sam Mercer die?

Sam Mercer died on 12 February 2024 in South Pasadena.

What was Sam Mercer's occupation?

Sam Mercer was a film producer.

What nationality was Sam Mercer?

Sam Mercer was American.

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· Wikipedia: Sam Mercer

· Wikidata: Q369195

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