TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman has died.
His children Jonathan and Alex Bronfman say the film and television arts booster died peacefully Wednesday in Toronto, where he was surrounded by family. He was 67.
Bronfman, who had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995, was a go-to supplier of production equipment, studio space and other services for Canadian and Hollywood film, television and streaming shoots.
He was chairman and CEO of Comweb Corporation and William F. White International until its sale in 2019. He was also founding partner of the waterfront filming complex Filmport Studios, which was later rebranded Pinewood Toronto Studios where he served as chair.
A member of one of Canada’s best known business families, Bronfman’s great-uncle Samuel founded liquor giant Seagram Company, and father Edward built a business empire with holdings that included Royal LePage, Labatt Breweries and the Montreal Canadiens.
Also a philanthropist and arts lover, Bronfman supported multiple film festivals and charities, and served on the board of directors for industry groups including the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, the Canadian Film Centre and the Canadian Media Production Association.
Bronfman’s family described him as “the most resilient, stubborn and dedicated man.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 27, 2025.
Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press
