Steve Tisch

Steven "Steve" Tisch (born February 14, 1949) is an American businessman. He is the chairman, executive vice president, and co-owner of the New York Giants, as well as a film and television producer. He is the son of former Giants co-owner Bob Tisch. Tisch was born in Lakewood, New Jersey. He attended Tufts University, during which he began his filmmaking career. During his youth, Tisch created a number of small movies with backing by Columbia Pi... more

Steven "Steve" Tisch (born February 14, 1949) is an American businessman. He is the chairman, executive vice president, and co-owner of the New York Giants, as well as a film and television producer. He is the son of former Giants co-owner Bob Tisch. Tisch was born in Lakewood, New Jersey. He attended Tufts University, during which he began his filmmaking career. During his youth, Tisch created a number of small movies with backing by Columbia Pictures. In 1976, he left Columbia and created his first feature film, Outlaw Blues. He followed this up in 1983 with Risky Business, which saw Tom Cruise's first lead role. In 1984, Tisch produced a made-for-TV movie entitled The Burning Bed, which caused controversy but also received eleven Emmy nominations for Farrah Fawcett's depiction of a battered wife. Tisch launched his own production company in 1986, which has since specialized in small screen films. However, he also produced several critically acclaimed films including Forrest Gump,... less