Lou Adler
Lester Louis Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record and film producer and the co-owner of the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California. Adler has produced and developed a number of high-profile musical artists, including the Grass Roots, Jan & Dean, the Mamas & the Papas, and Carole King. King's album Tapestry, produced by Adler, won the 1972 Grammy Award for Album of the Year and has been called one of the greatest pop albums of all time.
Adler is an executive producer of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and discovered and produced comedy albums and films for Cheech & Chong. In 2006, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in music. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 as the recipient, alongside Quincy Jones, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
| Known For | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7062 |
| Birthday | 1933-12-13 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Also Known As |
2006
AKA Tommy Chong
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Herb Alpert Is...
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The Wrecking Crew
7.3/83
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2013
20 Feet from Stardom
7.171/260
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no...
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20 Feet from Stardom
2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
7.125/4
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever bio...
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2002
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
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An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.
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2022
Immediate Family
7.4/4
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2016
Carole King: Natural Woman
7.2/5
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2015
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
9/4
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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
2024
Adam Sandler: Love You
6.039/38
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
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2005
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
7.8/4
This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home movies and exclusive interviews with the members.
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2019
Echo in the Canyon
6.8/44
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys,...
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The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
9.667/3
This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously availab...
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2013
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.5/32
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century:...
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2014
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
7/1
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Sane Inside Insanity
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1999
The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen, Fabulous Stains
7.5/2
A documentary look at the 'making of' and cult success of the troubled Lou Adler directed film "Ladies And Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains" starring Dia...
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The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen, Fabulous Stains
2025
Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
6.8/10
Exploring their 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films. It covers their lives, comedy partnership, and lasting...
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
7/9
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2020
Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui
6.5/4
Jimi Hendrix Experience’s storied visit to Maui, their performance on the dormant lower crater of Haleakala volcano on the island and how the band bec...
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Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui
2015
Kareem: Minority of One
7.2/25
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the cou...
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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
8.313/8
A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political...
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2014
The Last Impresario
5.5/4
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