Rob Letterman
| Rob Letterman | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Letterman at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, July 2014 | |
| Born | Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Notable work | Shark Tale, Monsters vs. Aliens, Gulliver's Travels, Goosebumps |
Rob Letterman is an American film director who started with animation and moved on to live-action.
Before Letterman's film subjects took him into outer space with Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), he was taken underwater, having co-directed and co-written Shark Tale.[1] His writing efforts on the film also earned him an Annie nomination.[2]
Prior to Letterman's joining DreamWorks Animation, he directed the short film Los Gringos, which was accepted at 2000's Sundance Film Festival.[3]
In 2010 Letterman directed the live-action film Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black in the lead role.[4]
Personal life
Letterman was born in Hawaii and attended Mid-Pacific Institute and USC.[5]
Filmography
- Los gringos (1999 - director)
- Lake Placid (1999 - Color and Lighting Supervisor: Digital Domain)
- Shrek (2001 - propellerhead: Los Angeles pre-production)
- Shark Tale (2004 - director, screenplay)
- Monsters vs. Aliens (2009 - director, screenplay & story, voice of Secret Service Man #1)
- Gulliver's Travels (2010 - director)
- Goosebumps (2015 - director)
- Captain Underpants (2017 - co-director)
- Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (TBA - director)
- Dungeons and Dragons (TBA - director)[6]
- Untitled Goosebumps sequel (TBA - director)[7]
References
- ↑ Kit, Borys (October 25, 2013). "Rob Letterman to Direct 'Captain Underpants' for DWA (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ Baisley, Sarah (December 6, 2004). "Annie Noms go to Incredibles, Shrek 2, Shark Tale". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Los Gringos". Sundance Institute. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ Romney, Jonathon (December 26, 2010). "Gulliver's Travels, Rob Letterman, 90 mins, (PG)". The Independent - Reviews. London: The Independent. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
- ↑ Harada, Wayne (April 25, 2010). "'Stretch Armstrong' up next for Isle-born director". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ Lyons, Josh (March 31, 2016). "{EXCLUSIVE} "GOOSEBUMPS" DIRECTOR ROB LETTERMAN READY TO PLAY "DUNGEONS & DRAGONS" AT WARNER BROS.". The Tracking Board.
- ↑ McKnight, Brent (September 2, 2015). "Goosebumps 2 Is Happening, Get The Details". Cinema Blend. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
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