In the realm of Hollywood, a select few actors manage to leave an indelible mark on the silver screen, earning not only critical acclaim but also the highest honor in the industry: an Academy Award. Among these distinguished individuals are Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, and Viola Davis, each having achieved the pinnacle of success by clinching an Oscar. However, their commonalities extend far beyond the accolades they have received.

While consistency, longevity, huge cultural and social impact, and an opportunity to work with renowned directors are a few of their common achievements, that is not all. In a recent survey conducted by Venture Smarter as reported by Cinemabald, stats show that these people, apart from being household names in the industry, also run equally successful production companies. They have got their ace cards right on the top.

The data collection survey is notably based on the number of projects produced, and their critical and financial acclaim. Seems like these stars know how to get right into the audience’s heart. The other Academy Award winners with their production firms are Batman actor, Ben Affleck, Rush Hour actor Jackie Chan, and Ocean’s Eleven actor George Clooney.

Meanwhile, if you are wondering, here is everything you need to know about their production companies.

Everything you need to know about Will Smith and Co’s production companies

With 263 films under its belt, Brad Pitt’s company, Plan B Entertainment, notably topped the survey. Moonlight, The Departed, and, 12 Years a Slave are among the most recognized and award-winning movies produced by the actor. Notably, his 2013 historical drama, 12 Years a Slave, was so near to Pitt that when they won an Oscar, he himself received it.

Next in the queue is the Titanic star, Leonardo DiCaprio. According to the data, his company Appian Way has produced 157 films so far. The Aviator and The Wolf of Wall Street are some of his box-office hit productions. Killers of the Flower Moon is yet another upcoming Appian Way production that had critics seated at the Cannes Festival.

Will Smith would take up the third spot in the survey with 86 credits, including his all-time classic Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, and Hancock under his production company, Overbrook Entertainment. And if you are a big fan of the Netflix martial arts comedy-drama, Cobra Kai, Will Smith’s production house is also behind its success.

Now, if you are a fan of movies like The Woman King and Lila & Eve, you must know that Viola Davis’s production company is behind them. Going by the name JuVee Productions, it has already produced 41 movies. Clearly, all of them are aces in the race.

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