Arnon Milchan, born on December 6, 1944, is an Israeli billionaire businessman and film producer. He is known for producing over 130 full-length motion pictures and founding Regency Enterprises, a production company responsible for successful films like 12 Years a Slave, JFK, Heat, and Fight Club. Milchan has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Picture for L.A. Confidential and The Revenant. He also produced Best Picture winners 12 Years a Slave and Birdman. Beyond film, Milchan has been involved in various business ventures, including owning the WTA broadcasting rights, holding a stake in Israel's TV Channel 10, and formerly owning Puma.
In recent years, Milchan's name has been associated with political matters in Israel. He was a key witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, providing testimony regarding allegations that he supplied Netanyahu and his wife with gifts in exchange for personal and business favors. Milchan's testimony, which was given via video conference from Brighton, England, focused on claims that he provided a "supply line" of champagne, cigars, and jewelry to the Netanyahus. Furthermore, reports in 2021 indicated that Milchan held a significant amount of assets in offshore companies. He resides in Israel.
