A prolific producer and 20-year movie industry veteran, Jack Giarraputo has produced movies at Disney, Paramount, Sony, Fox and Warner Brothers that have grossed over $3.5 billion in worldwide box office. Along with partner Adam Sandler, he has built Happy Madison into a consistently successful brand, with an amazing streak of had an amazing streak of 14 different movies that have surpassed the $100 million mark. The films include Grownups 1 &2, Mall Cop and The Longest Yard amongst others. The brand identity has been successfully transitioned to the small screen. Happy Madison TV has one hit in the bank, with 7 seasons and 100 episodes of "Rules of Engagement", and one hit on the horizon, with the upcoming ABC comedy series "The Goldbergs". And his success goes far beyond Hollywood. In the sports industry, he is Chairman of The Board for Fuel Sports Management, the largest motor sports talent representation firm in the United States. Clients include top NASCAR drivers, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Jamie McMurray and Matt Kenseth. He also has ownership interests in premier talent management firms in the NFL, MLS and the English Premier League. In the world of venture capital, he is an avid entrepreneur, with numerous private equity investments through his firm Sweet Water Capital, which he runs with partner Keith Lehman. They focus on early stage companies where Jack can use his background and relationships to strategically add value His philanthropic endeavors include contributions and collaborations with Paralyzed Veterans of America, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Make a Wish Foundation and Wounded Warriors, among others. Jack has a Bachelor of Arts from NYU's Stern School of Business and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. He lives in Malibu, California with his wife, Michelle, and his two sons, Duke and Ace.
