Jack Woltz is a character from Mario Puzo's novel, The Godfather, and its film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He is a powerful Hollywood producer known for his influence in the film industry. Woltz is depicted as wealthy and arrogant, often using his status to get what he wants. In the story, Woltz becomes embroiled in a conflict with the Corleone family when he refuses to cast Johnny Fontane, a singer and family associate, in a film. This refusal leads to dramatic consequences, showcasing the lengths to which the Corleones will go to protect their interests and assert their power.