Julius R. Nasso
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Julius R. Nasso is an Italian American Film Producer, Pharmacologist, and businessman.
Nasso was Born in a small village of the southern Aspomonte in Calabria Italy on the 19.oct.1952
Nasso is a graduate of St. Johns University, he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
in 1976, Julius received an advance degree in doctor of pharmacy from University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy. In 1974, while still a student, he formed Universal Marine Medical Supply, Co. the largest international supply company servicing medical supply for both crew and passenger to Cruise Ships, Tankers, Freighters, and Off Shore Rigs. Currently Julius is CEO of UMMSC, which maintains offices in New York, Miami, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans and three international offices in Southampton England, Singapore and Athens, Greece.
A 1976 graduate of St. Johns University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Julius received an advance degree in doctor of pharmacy from University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy. In 1974, while still a student, he formed Universal Marine Medical Supply, Co. the largest international supply company servicing medical supply for both crew and passenger to Cruise Ships, Tankers, Freighters, and Off Shore Rigs. Currently Julius is CEO of UMMSC, which maintains offices in New York, Miami, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans and three international offices in Southampton England, Singapore and Athens, Greece.
In 1977 he along with his college professor Dr. Satish Patel, Julius formed Tishcon Corporation, one of the largest private labeling Vitamin and Health Supplement manufacturing plants in Westbury, New York. In 1978 along with Xavier Roberts he created Cabbage Patch "Babyland General Hospital Store" located on 41st street and 5th avenue in manhattan and was part of the worldwide Cabbage Patch craze. It was at Babyland General Hospital where Julius got to meet Steve Ross, then current CEO of Time Warner who was an instrumental part in assisting Julius in obtaining an overall production deal at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California.
In 1980, while paralleling his career in pharmaceutical distribution, he accepted a position as a personal assistant to director Sergio Leoni. Under Leoni, Julius worked on the New York portion of "Once Upon a time in America", and participated in the development of two films "In God"s Name" and "Saint Peters Banker". It was at this time that Julius began to attend courses in film production and numerous seminars at Cinacita Studios in Rome Italy. From 1981 to 1983, while still developing projects with Leoni, Julius went on to produce a television pilot for a Fox TV show entitled "Behind the 8 Ball', starring Jerry Orbach, John Amos, and Jimmy Baio.
Julius's next venture was as Head Of International Promotions for 1986's action film "Above the Law". This led to a 17 year producing partnership with Warner Brothers Studios, where Julius was responsible for producing a series of action blockbusters including, "Hard to Kill", "Marked for Death", "Out for Justice", "Under Siege I and II', "On Deadly Ground", "Glimmerman", "Fire Down Below", and "Patriot".
After a 17 year tenure at Warner Brothers Studios as a Producer Julius relocated back to New York and was the co-founder of Manhattan Pictures. It was here that Julius produced and distributed "Enigma" starring Kate Winslet, "Secret Lives of Dentists", and one of Jean-Luc Godards films, "In Praise of Love". Paralleling Manhattan Pictures Julius created Julius R. Nasso Productions, which produced award winning films including "Prince of Central Park", starring Kathleen Turner, Danny Aiello, Kathy Moriarty, Jerry Orbach and Harvey Keitel; and "One Eyed King", starring William Baldwin, Dash Myhok, Armand Assante, Jason Gedrick, Connie Britton, and Chazz Palminteri.
Julius' best achievement was producing "Narc", starring Jason Patrick, Ray Liotta, and Busta Rhymes, which in 2002 won Sundance Film Festivals Best Picture. Following Narc, Julius produced "In Enemy Hands", starring William Macy, Til Schweiger, Lauren Holly, and Scott Caan; and "The Poet", starring Roy Schneider and Daryl Hannah, and Nina Dobrev.
Since 2006 Julius has been working as Harry Belafonte's producer on a number of projects including "Sing Your Song" and "Another Night In The Free World". "Sing Your Song" is a biographical documentary which surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. "Another Night In The Free World" is his first movie documentary promoting nonviolence.
Julius is also in production of two live events, "Unstoppapble" and "Origins". "Unstoppable", the follow-up to "We Are The World", is a live event which will be the first to be broadcast internationally with Worldplay who has developed compressed technology that will allow viewers to watch live HD video on their computers worldwide. "Origins" will provide audiences with unique a mix of live action entertainment and 3D video to tell a tale of the origins of life and its evolution.
Julius, a 20-year Directors Guild of America member, is also a highly respected philanthropist, having been honored by countless civic leaders and institutions for his tireless charitable works. Currently Julius is the co-founder of Belafonte Arts and Media located in Manhattan, has many projects in development and is still the current C.E.O. of UMMSC International.
Nasso was Born in a small village of the southern Aspomonte in Calabria Italy on the 19.oct.1952
Nasso is a graduate of St. Johns University, he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
in 1976, Julius received an advance degree in doctor of pharmacy from University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy. In 1974, while still a student, he formed Universal Marine Medical Supply, Co. the largest international supply company servicing medical supply for both crew and passenger to Cruise Ships, Tankers, Freighters, and Off Shore Rigs. Currently Julius is CEO of UMMSC, which maintains offices in New York, Miami, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans and three international offices in Southampton England, Singapore and Athens, Greece.
A 1976 graduate of St. Johns University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Julius received an advance degree in doctor of pharmacy from University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy. In 1974, while still a student, he formed Universal Marine Medical Supply, Co. the largest international supply company servicing medical supply for both crew and passenger to Cruise Ships, Tankers, Freighters, and Off Shore Rigs. Currently Julius is CEO of UMMSC, which maintains offices in New York, Miami, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans and three international offices in Southampton England, Singapore and Athens, Greece.
In 1977 he along with his college professor Dr. Satish Patel, Julius formed Tishcon Corporation, one of the largest private labeling Vitamin and Health Supplement manufacturing plants in Westbury, New York. In 1978 along with Xavier Roberts he created Cabbage Patch "Babyland General Hospital Store" located on 41st street and 5th avenue in manhattan and was part of the worldwide Cabbage Patch craze. It was at Babyland General Hospital where Julius got to meet Steve Ross, then current CEO of Time Warner who was an instrumental part in assisting Julius in obtaining an overall production deal at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California.
In 1980, while paralleling his career in pharmaceutical distribution, he accepted a position as a personal assistant to director Sergio Leoni. Under Leoni, Julius worked on the New York portion of "Once Upon a time in America", and participated in the development of two films "In God"s Name" and "Saint Peters Banker". It was at this time that Julius began to attend courses in film production and numerous seminars at Cinacita Studios in Rome Italy. From 1981 to 1983, while still developing projects with Leoni, Julius went on to produce a television pilot for a Fox TV show entitled "Behind the 8 Ball', starring Jerry Orbach, John Amos, and Jimmy Baio.
Julius's next venture was as Head Of International Promotions for 1986's action film "Above the Law". This led to a 17 year producing partnership with Warner Brothers Studios, where Julius was responsible for producing a series of action blockbusters including, "Hard to Kill", "Marked for Death", "Out for Justice", "Under Siege I and II', "On Deadly Ground", "Glimmerman", "Fire Down Below", and "Patriot".
After a 17 year tenure at Warner Brothers Studios as a Producer Julius relocated back to New York and was the co-founder of Manhattan Pictures. It was here that Julius produced and distributed "Enigma" starring Kate Winslet, "Secret Lives of Dentists", and one of Jean-Luc Godards films, "In Praise of Love". Paralleling Manhattan Pictures Julius created Julius R. Nasso Productions, which produced award winning films including "Prince of Central Park", starring Kathleen Turner, Danny Aiello, Kathy Moriarty, Jerry Orbach and Harvey Keitel; and "One Eyed King", starring William Baldwin, Dash Myhok, Armand Assante, Jason Gedrick, Connie Britton, and Chazz Palminteri.
Julius' best achievement was producing "Narc", starring Jason Patrick, Ray Liotta, and Busta Rhymes, which in 2002 won Sundance Film Festivals Best Picture. Following Narc, Julius produced "In Enemy Hands", starring William Macy, Til Schweiger, Lauren Holly, and Scott Caan; and "The Poet", starring Roy Schneider and Daryl Hannah, and Nina Dobrev.
Since 2006 Julius has been working as Harry Belafonte's producer on a number of projects including "Sing Your Song" and "Another Night In The Free World". "Sing Your Song" is a biographical documentary which surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. "Another Night In The Free World" is his first movie documentary promoting nonviolence.
Julius is also in production of two live events, "Unstoppapble" and "Origins". "Unstoppable", the follow-up to "We Are The World", is a live event which will be the first to be broadcast internationally with Worldplay who has developed compressed technology that will allow viewers to watch live HD video on their computers worldwide. "Origins" will provide audiences with unique a mix of live action entertainment and 3D video to tell a tale of the origins of life and its evolution.
Julius, a 20-year Directors Guild of America member, is also a highly respected philanthropist, having been honored by countless civic leaders and institutions for his tireless charitable works. Currently Julius is the co-founder of Belafonte Arts and Media located in Manhattan, has many projects in development and is still the current C.E.O. of UMMSC International.
Filmography
- "Sing Your Song" (2011).....Producer
- "The PoetThe PoetThe Poet is a title that has been used for:*The Poet , an album by Bobby Womack*The Poet , an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson*The Poet , a 2007 motion picture*The Poet , a novel by Michael Connelly*The Poets, a band from Glasgow...
" (2007)......Executive Producer - Marked for DeathMarked for DeathMarked for Death is a 1990 action film directed by Dwight H. Little. It stars Steven Seagal as John Hatcher, a former DEA troubleshooter. Upon moving back to his home town, Hatcher finds it taken over by a gang of vicious Jamaican drug dealers, led by Screwface.The film is widely considered by...
(1990)....Associate Producer - Out for JusticeOut for JusticeOut for Justice is a 1991 action film directed by John Flynn and starring Steven Seagal.- Plot :Gino Felino is an NYPD detective from Brooklyn who has strong ties within his neighborhood...
(1991)....Executive Producer - On Deadly GroundOn Deadly GroundOn Deadly Ground is a 1994 environmental action-adventure film, co-produced, directed by and starring Steven Seagal, and co-starring in an all-star cast, Michael Caine, Joan Chen, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, Kenji Nakano, and Billy Bob Thornton in one of his early appearances. The film held a...
(1994)....Producer - Under Siege 2: Dark TerritoryUnder Siege 2: Dark TerritoryUnder Siege 2: Dark Territory is a 1995 American action film set on board a train traveling through the Rocky Mountains from Denver to Los Angeles. Directed by Geoff Murphy, it stars Steven Seagal as the ex-Navy SEAL, Casey Ryback and is the sequel to the 1992 film Under Siege also starring Seagal....
(1995)....Co-Producer - The Glimmer ManThe Glimmer ManThe Glimmer Man is a 1996 American action film directed by John Gray and starring Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton and Brian Cox.-Plot:...
(1996)....Producer - Fire Down Below (1997)....Producer
- Not Even the Trees (1998)....Producer
- The PatriotThe Patriot (1998 film)The Patriot is a 1998 action film loosely based on the novel, The Last Canadian by William C. Heine. The film stars Steven Seagal, Gallard Sartain, L.Q. Jones, Whitney Yellow Robe, and Camilla Belle. It was directed by Dean Semler, written by M. Sussman, and produced by Patrick Choi, Nile Niami,...
(1998)....Producer - Prince of Central Park (2000)....Producer
- One Eyed KingOne Eyed KingOne Eyed King is an ensemble crime drama detailing the trials and tribulations of several characters living together in the same Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
(2001)....Producer - NarcNarc (film)Narc is a 2002 crime film about corrupt police involved in the illegal drug trade. It was released to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success. It was written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The plot revolves around the efforts of two police detectives as they search for the murderer of an...
(2002)....Producer - In Enemy HandsIn Enemy Hands (film)In Enemy Hands aka "U-Boat", is a World War II submarine film released in 2004, starring William H. Macy.-Plot:Macy stars as the COB on a fictitious US Navy submarine, the USS Swordfish...
(2004)....Producer