Paul Marc Maslansky (November 23, 1933 – December 2, 2024) was an American film producer and writer best known for the Police Academy franchise.
He played jazz for a living while briefly attending law school in New York.
His first production credit was for 1964's Castle of the Living Dead, which starred Christopher Lee.
Maslansky worked throughout the 1960s and 1970s as producer, notable credits include Race with the Devil, Damnation Alley, The Villain, and Love Child.
Maslansky's notable credits following Police Academy include 1985's Return to Oz, 1990's The Russia House and Fluke in 1995.