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David Ellison

Private Sector Figure · Owner, Paramount

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David Ferris Ellison is an American film producer, media proprietor, and former actor who serves as chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance. He founded the film and television production company Skydance Media in 2006, which later merged with Paramount Global to form Paramount Skydance in 2025. He is the son of Oracle Corporation co-founder Larry Ellison.

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July 2025

Paramount pays Trump $16M to settle CBS 60 Minutes lawsuit

via Paramount — Agreed to pay $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit against CBS News, choosing not to contest the case while its proposed merger with Skydance Media awaits FCC approval.

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