Norma Heyman (born 1937) is a British film producer and actress. Heyman produced the 1983 independent film, The Honorary Consul in 1983, becoming the first British woman to produce an independent feature film entirely by herself.[1] In 1988, Heyman and producer Hank Moonjean received an Academy Award for Best Picture nomination for their producing the dramatic film, Dangerous Liaisons.[2]
Her film credits also include the 2005 British comedy, Mrs Henderson Presents, which she produced with Bob Hoskins.[1]
Born Norma Pownall, she married British film producer and talent agent John Heyman in 1960.[3] Norma and John had two children, including David, the founder of Heyday Films and the producer of the Harry Potter film series.[1] [3] John Heyman and Norma Heyman divorced during the 1960s after his affair with actress Joanna Shimkus.[3]
In 2013, she co-produced The Thirteenth Tale with her son David.
She was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Credit | |
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1983 | The Honorary Consul | ||
1987 | Empire State | ||
1988 | Buster | ||
Burning Secret | |||
Dangerous Liaisons | |||
1993 | The Innocent | ||
1994 | Sister My Sister | ||
1996 | Mary Reilly | ||
The Secret Agent | |||
2000 | Gangster No. 1 | ||
2001 | Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) | Executive producer | |
2005 | Mrs Henderson Presents |
Year | Title | Credit | Notes | |
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1993 | Screen Two | |||
2000 | Own Goal | Executive producer | ||
2013 | The Thirteenth Tale | Television film |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1995 | Century of Cinema | Thanks | Documentary | |
1996 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Legacy of Fear | Special thanks | Television film |