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Jim Orr
President, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Universal Pictures — since 2016-06.
Jim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at Universal Pictures, responsible for the strategy and management of the studio's North American theatrical releases. He joined Universal in June 2016 after running domestic distribution at Focus Features, with earlier distribution roles at FilmDistrict, MGM and Paramount.
Career
| Role | Organisation | Years |
|---|---|---|
| President, Domestic Theatrical Distribution | Universal Pictures | 2016–present |
| Executive Vice President and General Sales Manager of Domestic Distribution | Universal Pictures | 2016 |
| President of Domestic Distribution | Focus Features | 2012-2016 |
| President of Distribution | FilmDistrict | — |
| Executive Vice President and General Sales Manager | MGM | — |
| Senior Vice President, Domestic Distribution | Paramount Pictures | — |
Also at Universal Pictures
- Peter Levinsohn — Chairman, Global Distribution
- Veronika Kwan Vandenberg — President, Distribution, Universal Pictures International
Sources
- Leadership Team | Universal Pictures — checked 26 September 2026
- Jim Orr | Universal Pictures Leadership Team — checked 26 September 2026
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