My Beloved Comedy Screenwriters
by shaked_almoz | created - 20 Jan 2017 | updated - 01 Dec 2018 | Public
1. David Crane
Writer | Friends
David Crane was born on August 13, 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Friends (1994), Dream On (1990) and Episodes (2011).
Friends - Joey
2. Marta Kauffman
Writer | Friends
Marta Kauffman was born on September 21, 1956 in Broomall, Pennsylvania, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Friends (1994), Dream On (1990) and Grace and Frankie (2015). She was previously married to Michael Skloff.
Friends - Joey
3. Jon Lucas
Writer | 21 & Over
Jon Lucas is known for 21 & Over (2013), A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) and The Hangover (2009).
The Hangover The Change-Up Flypapaer Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Four Christmases - 21 & Over Bad Moms A Bad Moms Christmas
4. Scott Moore
Writer | The Hangover
Scott Moore is known for The Hangover (2009), Bad Moms (2016) and 21 & Over (2013).
The Hangover The Change-Up Flypapaer Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Four Christmases - 21 & Over Bad Moms A Bad Moms Christmas
5. John Hughes
Writer | Planes, Trains & Automobiles
John Hughes was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter. He was credited for creating some of the most memorable comedy films of the 1980s and the 1990s, when he was at the height of his career. He had a talent for writing coming-of-age stories, and for depicting fairly realistic...
Home Alone 1,2,3 Beethoven's 1,2,3 Maid in Manhattan 101 Dalmatians Sixteen Candles - Beethoven's 4,5 Home Alone 4 The Breakfast Club Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Reach the Rock Dutch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation National Lampoon's European Vacation National Lampoon's Vacation Pretty in Pink
6. Shawn Wayans
Actor | White Chicks
Shawn Mathis Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Along with his brother Marlon Wayans, he wrote and starred in The WB's sitcom The Wayans Bros.(1995-1999) and in the comedy films Don't Be a Menace (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little...
White Chicks Littleman Scary Movie 1,3 - Scary Movie 2 - Dance Flick
7. Marlon Wayans
Actor | White Chicks
Marlon Wayans is an American actor, writer and comedian. He is known for playing Tyrone C. Love in Requiem for a Dream, Shorty Meeks from Scary Movie, Marcus Anthony Copeland II from White Chicks and Thunder from Marmaduke. He played Drake Winston/Robin in deleted scenes of Batman Returns and ...
White Chicks Littleman Scary Movie 1,3 - Scary Movie 2 Naked Fifty Shades of Black A Haunted House - Sextuplets Dance Flick
8. Keenen Ivory Wayans
Writer | White Chicks
The trail-blazing linchpin of a sprawling family dynasty of comic entertainers, it was multi-talented writer/director/producer Keenen Ivory Wayans (born June 8, 1958, in New York City) who led the familial pack and was the first to achieve national prominence when he successfully created, launched,...
White Chicks Littleman - Dance Flick
9. Dan Fogelman
Writer | This Is Us
Dan Fogelman was born on February 19, 1976 in River Vale, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for This Is Us (2016), Life Itself (2018) and Tangled (2010). He has been married to Caitlin Thompson since June 13, 2015. They have one child.
Crazy, Stupid, Love Tangled Bolt - The Guilt Trip - Life Itself This Is Us Last Vegas
10. Adam Herz
Writer | American Pie
Adam Herz is a screenwriter and producer best known for creating the American Pie movie franchise. He wrote the original screenplay for American Pie, which became a worldwide hit and pop culture phenomenon. Herz subsequently wrote and produced the sequels American Pie 2, American Wedding, and was a...
American Pie 1,2,3 - American Pie 4,5,6,7 American Reunion
11. John Hamburg
Producer | Little Fockers
John Hamburg was born on May 26, 1970 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Little Fockers (2010), Why Him? (2016) and I Love You, Man (2009). He has been married to Christina Kirk since September 24, 2005.
Meet the Fockers Meet the Parents Along Came Polly - I Love You, Man Little Fockers Why Him? Zoolander - Zoolander 2 Night School
12. Greg Glienna
Writer | Meet the Parents
Greg Glienna hails from Chicago, Illinois. He was very active in the Drama dept. of High School and attended Columbia College in Chicago, where he studied film. It was while there he began filming the feature length, original version of Meet the Parents. It played in Chicago and eventually some art...
Meet the Parents Meet the Fockers - Relative Strangers
13. Mary Ruth Clarke
Writer | Meet the Parents
Mary Ruth Clarke was born on July 23, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a writer and actress, known for Meet the Parents (2000), Little Fockers (2010) and Meet the Fockers (2004).
Meet the Parents
14. Tina Fey
Actress | Date Night
Elizabeth Stamatina Fey was born in 1970 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, to Xenobia "Jeanne" (Xenakes), a brokerage employee, and Donald Henry Fey, who wrote grant proposals for universities. Her mother is Greek, born in Piraeus, while her father had German, Northern Irish,...
Mean Girls
15. Leslie Dixon
Producer | Limitless
Leslie Dixon is known for Limitless (2011), Freaky Friday (2003) and Overboard (1987).
Freaky Friday Pay It Forward The Heartbreak Kid Just Like Heaven Mrs Doubtfire Look Who's Talking Now - Hairspray Overboard Limitless - The Thomas Crown Affair That Old Feeling
16. Peter Farrelly
Producer | Green Book
Peter Farrelly was born on December 17, 1956 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Green Book (2018), There's Something About Mary (1998) and Dumb and Dumber (1994). He has been married to Melinda Farrelly since December 31, 1996. They have two children.
There's Something About Mary The Heartbreak Kid Hall Pass Stuck on You Shallow Hal Dumb & Dumber - Dumb and Dumber To Outside Providence Green Book The Three Stooges Me, Myself & Irene
17. Annie Mumolo
Actress | Bridesmaids
Annie Mumolo is the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of the blockbuster feature BRIDESMAIDS in which she also had a memorable cameo as the 'Nervous Woman' who sits on the plane next to Kristen Wiig's character. Other acting roles include a series regular on the critically-acclaimed NBC comedy ...
Bridesmaids - Megan Leavey
18. Kristen Wiig
Actress | Bridesmaids
Kristen Carroll Wiig was born on August 22, 1973 in Canandaigua, New York, to Laurie J. (Johnston), an artist, and Jon J. Wiig, a lake marina manager. She is of Norwegian (from her paternal grandfather), Irish, English, and Scottish descent. The family moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before ...
Bridesmaids
19. Andy Breckman
Writer | Rat Race
Andy Breckman was born on March 3, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Rat Race (2001), Saturday Night Live (1975) and I.Q. (1994). He has been married to Beth Landau since 2004. They have two children. He was previously married to Mary.
Rat Race
20. Bobby Farrelly
Producer | There's Something About Mary
Bobby Farrelly was born on June 17, 1958 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA. He is a producer and director, known for There's Something About Mary (1998), Osmosis Jones (2001) and Me, Myself & Irene (2000). He has been married to Nancy Farrelly since 1990. They have two children.
There's Something About Mary The Heartbreak Kid Hall Pass Stuck on You Shallow Hal Dumb & Dumber - Dumb and Dumber To Outside Providence The Three Stooges
21. Robert Ben Garant
Producer | Reno 911!
Robert Ben Garant was born on September 14, 1970 in Cookeville, Tennessee, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Reno 911! (2003), Reno 911!: Miami (2007) and Baywatch (2017). He has been married to Cathy Shim since August 1, 2011. They have two children. He was previously married to Jennifer.
The Pacifier Taxi Let's Go to Prison Herbie Fully Loaded - Baywatch
22. Thomas Lennon
Actor | Reno 911!
Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he was a member of the influential sketch comedy group The State. The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination ...
The Pacifier Taxi Let's Go to Prison Herbie Fully Loaded - Baywatch
23. Marc Silverstein
Writer | I Feel Pretty
Marc Silverstein was born on July 1, 1971 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for I Feel Pretty (2018), How to Be Single (2016) and Never Been Kissed (1999). He has been married to Busy Philipps since June 16, 2007. They have two children.
How to Be Single The Vow I Feel Pretty - He's Just Not That Into You - Never Been Kissed
24. Abby Kohn
Writer | I Feel Pretty
Abby Kohn was born on April 9, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for I Feel Pretty (2018), How to Be Single (2016) and Never Been Kissed (1999).
How to Be Single The Vow I Feel Pretty - He's Just Not That Into You - Never Been Kissed
25. Dana Fox
Writer | Cruella
Dana Fox was born on September 18, 1976 in Brighton, New York, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Cruella (2021), How to Be Single (2016) and The Lost City (2022).
How to Be Single The Wedding Date - Couples Retreat Isn't It Romantic
26. Nicholas Stoller
Writer | The Muppets
Nicholas Stoller is an English-American screenwriter and director. He is known best for directing the 2008 comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and writing/directing its 2010 spin-off/sequel, Get Him to the Greek. He also wrote The Muppets and directed the Seth Rogen comedy, Neighbors. He is a ...
Fun with Dick and Jane The Five-Year Engagement Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising - Yes Man Get Him to the Greek Sex Tape Storks - Zoolander 2 Night School
27. Judd Apatow
Producer | Girls
Judd Apatow is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and comedian. He directed The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This is 40, Funny People, Trainwreck and The King of Staten Island. He also developed the television shows Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Girls, Love and Crashing. He is ...
Knocked Up Fun with Dick and Jane The 40 Year Old Virgin - You Don't Mess with the Zohan This is 40 Pineapple Express (story) Funny People
28. Steve Koren
Writer | Jack and Jill
Emmy award winning screenwriter, Steve Koren, began his career writing monologue jokes for comedians such as David Letterman, Dennis Miller, and Kevin Nealon. This led to "Saturday Night Live" where he worked on Weekend Update and created sketches for stars such as Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, Adam ...
Bruce Almighty - A Thousand Words
29. Mark O'Keefe
Writer | Bruce Almighty
Mark O'Keefe was born on November 29, 1971 in New York City. He is a writer and producer, known for Bruce Almighty (2003), Click (2006) and Evan Almighty (2007).
Bruce Almighty Click
30. Steve Oedekerk
Writer | Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Steve Oedekerk, the Academy Award nominated multi-hyphenate, has built an extraordinary career, experiencing vast success in writing, directing, producing, acting, stand-up comedy and computer generated animation. He has written and directed films that have grossed over $1.9 billion in worldwide ...
Bruce Almighty - Nothing to Lose
31. Dean Craig
Writer | Death at a Funeral
Dean Craig was born on October 25, 1974 in London, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Death at a Funeral (2010), Death at a Funeral (2007) and Hit the Road (2017).
Caffeine Death at a Funeral - A Few Best Men A Few Less Men
32. Karen McCullah
Writer | The House Bunny
Karen McCullah is known for The House Bunny (2008), The Ugly Truth (2009) and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
She's the Man The Ugly Truth Legally Blond 10 Things I Hate About You - The House Bunny - Crazy Kind of Love
33. Kirsten Smith
Writer | Trinkets
Kirsten Smith was born on August 12, 1970 in Contra Costa County, California, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Trinkets (2019), The House Bunny (2008) and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
She's the Man The Ugly Truth Legally Blond 10 Things I Hate About You - The House Bunny
34. Jay Martel
Writer | Key and Peele
Jay Martel is known for Key and Peele (2012), Get Hard (2015) and Teachers (2016).
Get Hard
35. Ian Roberts
Actor | Bring It On
Ian Roberts was raised in Secaucus, New Jersey, and attended Grinnell College in Iowa. From 1987-1990, he lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, performing plays with various local companies including the Acacia Theater, Hansberry Sands and Milwaukee Players. In 1990, he moved to Chicago and studied ...
Get Hard
36. Etan Cohen
Writer | Holmes & Watson
Etan Cohen was born on March 14, 1974 in Israel. He is a writer and producer, known for Holmes & Watson (2018), Idiocracy (2006) and Men in Black³ (2012). He has been married to Emily Bowen-Cohen since June 14, 1998. They have three children.
Get Hard - Tropic Thunder Madagascar 2 Idiocracy
37. Michael Bacall
Actor | Inglourious Basterds
Michael Bacall was born on April 19, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Death Proof (2007).
21 Jump Street - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Wingmen Project X
38. Sam Harper
Writer | Just Married
Sam Harper is known for Just Married (2003), Rio (2011) and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005).
Cheaper by the Dozen 1,2 Just Married - Rio House Broken - Rookie of the Year
39. Joel Cohen
Writer | Toy Story
Joel Cohen is known for Toy Story (1995), Money Talks (1997) and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006).
Toy Story Cheaper by the Dozen - Garfield
40. Alec Sokolow
Writer | Toy Story
Alec Sokolow is known for Toy Story (1995), Money Talks (1997) and I am Jane Doe (2017).
Toy Story Cheaper by the Dozen - Garfield
41. Paul Feig
Producer | Freaks and Geeks
Paul Feig is an American film director and writer who is known for creating Freaks and Geeks and directing Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy and A Simple Favor. He is known for directing films starring frequent collaborator Melissa McCarthy. He also directed the highly controversial 2016 reboot of ...
Spy - Ghostbusters
42. Jon Hurwitz
Writer | Cobra Kai
Jon Hurwitz was born on November 15, 1977 in Byram, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Cobra Kai (2018), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and Obliterated (2023). He has been married to Randy Hurwitz since June 30, 2007. They have two children.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas American Reunion
43. Hayden Schlossberg
Writer | Cobra Kai
Hayden Schlossberg was born on June 9, 1978 in Livingston, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Cobra Kai (2018), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) and A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011).
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas American Reunion
44. Rawson Marshall Thurber
Director | Red Notice
Rawson Marshall Thurber was born on February 9, 1975 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Red Notice (2021), Easy A (2010) and Skyscraper (2018). He is married to Sarah. They have three children.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Central Intelligence - Skyscraper The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
45. Ike Barinholtz
Actor | Suicide Squad
Isaac "Ike" Barinholtz, born February 18, 1977, is an American actor, comedian, voice actor and writer, known as a cast member on Mad TV (1995), from 2002-2007, and for his roles on The Mindy Project (2012) and Eastbound & Down (2009). He spent two years in Amsterdam with the famed comedy ...
Central Intelligence - The Oath
46. David Stassen
Producer | The Mindy Project
David Stassen is known for The Mindy Project (2012), Central Intelligence (2016) and History of the World: Part II (2023).
Central Intelligence
47. Amy Schumer
Writer | Trainwreck
Amy Beth Schumer is an American comedian, writer and actress from Manhattan who is known for Trainwreck, Last Comic Standing, Snatched, Expecting Amy, Price Check, I Feel Pretty, The Humans and Inside Amy Schumer. She is married to chef Chris Fischer and had a son. Slated to appear as the iconic ...
Trainwreck
48. Jason Segel
Actor | Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Multi-talented Jason Jordan Segel was born in Los Angeles, California, where he was raised by his parents, Jillian (Jordan), a homemaker, and Alvin Segel, a lawyer. His mother is of English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry, and his father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. He was educated at St. ...
Forgetting Sarah Marshall The Five-Year Engagement - Sex Tape
49. Sean Anders
Writer | Instant Family
Sean Anders is known for Instant Family (2018), Spirited (2022) and That's My Boy (2012).
She's Out of My League We're the Millers - Sex Drive Hot Tub Time Machine Mr. Popper's Penguins Horrible Bosses 2 Daddy's Home Daddy's Home Two - Dumb and Dumber To Instant Family
50. John Morris
Actor | Toy Story
John Morris was born on October 2, 1984. He is an actor, known for Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 2 (1999).
She's Out of My League We're the Millers - Sex Drive Hot Tub Time Machine Mr. Popper's Penguins Horrible Bosses 2 Daddy's Home Daddy's Home Two - Dumb and Dumber To Instant Family
51. Steve Faber
Writer | Wedding Crashers
Steve Faber was born to a family of magicians who emigrated from Eastern Europe a long, long time ago. Grandson of Harry Faber, renowned sleight-of-hand artist, Faber attended UCLA where he earned degrees in both literature and history. Faber went on to graduate from law school. It was a tremendous...
Wedding Crashers We're the Millers
52. Bob Fisher
Writer | Overboard
Bob Fisher is known for Overboard (2018), Wedding Crashers (2005) and Sirens (2014).
Wedding Crashers We're the Millers - Overboard
53. Katie Dippold
Writer | The Heat
Katie Dippold was born on January 10, 1980 in Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for The Heat (2013), Parks and Recreation (2009) and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016).
The Heat - Snatched Ghostbusters - The Heat 2
54. Bert V. Royal
Writer | Easy A
Bert V. Royal was born on October 14, 1977 in Aurora, Colorado, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Easy A (2010), Big Hero 6 (2014) and Cruel Summer (2021).
Easy A
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