- Dan Friedkin is Chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group, a privately held consortium of businesses and investments in the automotive, hospitality, entertainment, golf and adventure industries.
In addition to the leadership positions he holds within the business community, Dan remains highly active in wildlife conservation initiatives and various aviation and education philanthropies.
As The Friedkin Group continues to innovate and evolve, Dan's commitment to the company includes fostering and inspiring the next generation of leaders from within the organization - including his children - who will help carry on the values of the organization.
Dan holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a master's degree in finance from Rice University.
- IMDb mini biography by: The Friedkin Group Official Site Bio
- He's the son of stunt pilot Thomas H. Friedkin.
- Christopher Nolan's Spitfire Pilot: When director Christopher Nolan needed authentic World War II Spitfire aircraft for his blockbuster Dunkirk, he discovered Friedkin owned six of them. Friedkin didn't just lend the planes; he personally piloted the aircraft on camera—including the iconic, dramatic engine-off beach landing.
- Award-Winning Stuntman: For his death-defying aerial maneuvers in Dunkirk, Friedkin won the "Best Specialty Stunt" prize at the Taurus World Stunt Awards.
- Heritage Flight Status: He is one of only a handful of civilian pilots certified by the U.S. Air Force to fly in formation with active-duty military teams during Air Force Heritage Flights.
- The NEON Powerhouse: Through The Friedkin Group, he owns NEON, the fiercely independent distribution studio that shook Hollywood by securing historic Academy Award sweeps for Parasite (2020) and Anora (2025).
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