Marvin Worth (June 6, 1925 – April 22, 1998) was an American film producer, screenwriter and actor perhaps best known for his efforts to bring the biography of
Malcolm X to the big screen. His efforts spanned from 1967, when he purchased the rights to
The Autobiography of Malcolm X, leading to the production of the
1972 documentary, for which he received an
Oscar nomination. Later on, he would help produce
Malcolm X, directed by
Spike Lee.