Peter E. Strauss was a film producer who also served as an executive at multiple high-profile companies. During his career, he was executive vice president at Allied Artists, president of Lionsgate Entertainment and executive vice president at Mandalay Pictures. Strauss produced television movies including "On the Beach," "Montana Sky," "Mightnight Bayou" and "High Noon." He produced theatrical films including "Best of the Best," "Killer Instinct," "The Jacket," "Brazen" and "Air."