Marvin (Moshe Chaim) Hier, born in 1939 in New York City, is an American rabbi, founder, and dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a prominent Jewish human rights organization based in Los Angeles. Ordained as a rabbi from the Rabbi Jacob Joseph Theological Seminary, Hier initially served in Canada before relocating to Los Angeles, where he established the Simon Wiesenthal Center in 1977 with the endorsement of Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. Under his leadership, the center grew significantly, including the creation of the Museum of Tolerance and Moriah, its film division, through which Hier has worked as a producer, writer, actor, and executive producer on projects like 'Genocide'. Hier has been actively involved in international diplomacy and advocacy, contributing to Track II diplomacy efforts that helped genesis the Abraham Accords. He has met with numerous world leaders, including U.S. Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, King Hussein of Jordan, Israeli Prime Ministers Menachem Begin, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Shamir, and Yitzhak Rabin, as well as Pope John Paul II. As an honorary member of the World Jewish Congress, Hier has leveraged his position to combat antisemitism and promote tolerance globally. His work extends to media and public education, using films and the Museum of Tolerance to address genocide, hatred, and human rights issues, solidifying his influence in Jewish advocacy networks.