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.

Personal Details

• Born: 1933-12-13 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Known For: Production

Lou Adler Movies List

Looking for Lou Adler movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• 20 Feet from Stardom (2013)
• The Wrecking Crew (2008)
• Echo in the Canyon (2019)
• Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)
• Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013)
• Kareem: Minority of One (2015)
• AKA Tommy Chong (2006)
• Cheech & Chong's Last Movie (2025)
• Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)
• Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)

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