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Hollywood's 50 Brightest Bulbs

Entertainment Weekly picks the smartest players on and behind the silver screen

By Sophie Goldstein,  Newser User

Posted Dec 3, 2007 10:22 AM CST
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(Newser) – Who are the biggest brains in Hollywood? Entertainment Weekly picks the best and brightest:

  1. Judd Apatow, 40, director/writer/producer
  2. Steven Spielberg, 60, director/producer
  3. James Cameron, 53, director/producer

  1. Ari Emanuel, 46, partner, Endeavor Agency
  2. Will Smith, 39, actor/producer
  3. Meryl Streep, 58, actor
  4. Tyler Perry, 38, actor/director/writer/producer
  5. Peter Rice, 41, president, Fox Searchlight
  6. David Heyman, 46, producer
  7. John Knoll, 45, visual-effects supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic
To see the complete list, click the link below.

US filmmaker James Cameron.
US filmmaker James Cameron.   (Getty Images)
US actress Meryl Streep arrives at the premiere of Lions For Lambs.
US actress Meryl Streep arrives at the premiere of "Lions For Lambs."   (Getty Images)
This image received 23 January, 2007 from the Academy of Motion...
This image received 23 January, 2007 from the Academy of Motion...   (Getty Images)
US director Steven Spielberg.
US director Steven Spielberg.   (Getty Images (by Event))
Judd Apatow, producer of the film Knocked Up, poses in Santa Monica, Calif. in this Friday, May 18, 2007 file photo. Judd Apatow, writer and director of comedy hits Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, is doubtless already a hero to kids who want to break into film or comedy....
Judd Apatow, producer of the film "Knocked Up," poses in Santa Monica, Calif. in this Friday, May 18, 2007 file photo. Judd Apatow, writer and director of comedy hits "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old...   (Associated Press)
Actor Will Smith.
Actor Will Smith.   (Getty Images)
Actor Will Smith.
Actor Will Smith.   (Getty Images)
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James Cameron • Steven Spielberg • list • Judd Apatow • Meryl Streep • Tyler Perry • Will Smith • John Knoll • David Heyman • Peter Rice

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