Steve Tisch in the Salute to Soldier events during the New York Giant’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at Metlife Stadium. (U.S. Army Photos by Brandon O’Connor)
Steve Tisch is one of the major donors for the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA. The museum announced that it has now raised $750 million for the project.
“We have reached this milestone thanks to the generosity and hard work of so many people,” LACMA CEO Michael Govan said in a statement. “We offer heartfelt thanks to all those who propelled us to this achievement — from our trustees to first-time donors — and to LACMA’s countless supporters from every part of Los Angeles. The David Geffen Galleries will not only be a sublime new home for LACMA’s collections but a testament to a remarkable wellspring of civic pride and an incredible gift to Los Angeles.”
The museum said the David Geffen Galleries will be its new home for its “diverse, global, and historic collections” and that it is now more than 65% complete and spans Wilshire Boulevard.
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Steve Tisch is an American film producer and businessman. He is the chairman, co-owner and executive vice president of the New York Giants, the NFL team co-owned by his family, as well as a film and television producer. He is the son of former Giants co-owner Bob Tisch.
Tisch was born in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, the son of Joan (née Hyman) and Preston Robert Tisch, a film and television executive who also served as the United States Postmaster General. He has two siblings, Jonathan Tisch and Laurie Tisch. His family is Jewish.
Steve Tisch graduated from Tufts University in 1971 with a degree in film studies. He began his professional career as a filmmaker while studying at Tufts, working on student films and short films. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to film producer Michael Eisner.
In 1977, Tisch joined Columbia Pictures as a production executive. He worked on a number of films, including “Outlaw Blues” (1979) and “Risky Business” (1983). In 1985, he left Columbia Pictures to produce films independently.
Steve Tisch has produced a number of successful films, including “Forrest Gump” (1994), which won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture; “American History X” (1998); “Snatch” (2000); and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008). He has also produced a number of television shows, including “Mad About You” and “The West Wing”.
In 2005, Steve Tisch became the chairman and co-owner of the New York Giants. He has helped the team win two Super Bowls, XLII and XLVI.
Steve Tisch is also a philanthropist. He is the co-founder of the Tisch Foundation, which supports a variety of charitable causes, including education, health care, and the arts.
