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| | nationality = American | | nationality = American | ||
| | genre = Comedy | | genre = Comedy | ||
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| '''David Dobkin''' (born |
'''David Dobkin''' (born c. 1969/1970)<ref name=WaPo-02-16-2004>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/2004/05/16/a-filmmakers-dc-close-up/73d498fb-5129-48e9-b907-134e4f2b84f0/|title=A Filmmaker's D.C. Close-Up|first=Jennifer |last=Frey|date=May 16, 2004|accessdate=June 16, 2020|archivedate=April 13, 2019 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20190413025938/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/2004/05/16/a-filmmakers-dc-close-up/73d498fb-5129-48e9-b907-134e4f2b84f0/?utm_term=.3d89e9825588|url-status=live|quote=...he's 34 years old now...}}</ref> is an American director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Dobkin was raised in ], where he attended Lafayette Elementary School, <!--701 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC--><ref name=WaPo-02-16-2004 /> and later was raised in the suburb of ], where he attended ].<ref name=LATimes-11-08-2007>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-nov-08-et-dobkin8-story.html|title= It's more than talk with David Dobkin|newspaper=]|first=Cristy|last=Lytal|date= November 8, 2007|accessdate= June 16, 2020|archivedate=June 30, 2020|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20200616190856/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-nov-08-et-dobkin8-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| Dobkin was born in ], and attended ] in Bethesda, Maryland. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and graduated with honors from ]'s Tisch School of the Arts in Film & Television in 1991.<ref name=allmovie /> <!--He had launched his career six years earlier as an assistant to the production manager on John Schlesinger's film, '']''. While pursuing his NYU film studies, he worked for Warner Bros. development division. His NYU thesis film, ''57th Street Serenade'', won several national and international awards including a 1992 C.I.N.E. Eagle and a Gold award at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a director.<ref></ref> | |||
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| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Dobkin made his ] debut with a video clips for rapper ].<ref name=LATimes-11-08-2007 /> Fifteen more videos followed for such music groups as ], ], ], ], ], and others.{{cn|date=June 2020}} Dobkin's music-video credits include ]'s "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," ]'s "You Can Make History", ]'s "1, 2, 3, 4" and ]'s "]" and "]".{{cn=June 2020}} | |||
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| ⚫ | After shooting television commercials,<ref name=LATimes-11-08-2007 /> Dobkin broke into feature films with '']'', for ], the first film produced at ] and ]'s production company that they did not direct. The ] about a series of small-town murders starred ], ] and ], and was distributed by Gramercy Pictures. Dobkin next directed the comedies '']'' (2003), starring ] and ], and '']'' (2005), with Wilson and Vaughn.<ref name=Variety>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/exec/david-dobkin|title=David Dobkin: Principal, Big Kid Pictures|magazine=]|accessdate=February 16, 2015|archivedate=June 16, 2020|archiveurl=http://archive.is/I4JdR|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| Dobkin's music video credits include ]'s "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," ]'s "You Can Make History", ]'s "1, 2, 3, 4" (MTV best dance video award) and ]'s "]" and "]" to name a few. | |||
| Quickly attracting the attention of several music labels, Dobkin made his music video debut with two video clips from rapper ], both of which turned Platinum. Fifteen more videos followed in quick succession for such diverse music groups as ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref></ref> | |||
| Dobkin produced the film adaption of the ] comic '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/19674|title=Ryan Reynolds Playing the Undead in 'R.I.P.D.' Adaptation}}</ref> and helmed the comedy film '']'' starring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collider.com/2010/04/01/exclusive-ryan-reynolds-to-star-in-ripd-rest-in-peace-department-plus-an-update-on-the-change-up|title=Exclusive: Ryan Reynolds to Star in R.I.P.D. (REST IN PEACE DEPARTMENT) Plus an Update on THE CHANGE-UP|website=Collider}}</ref> He directed 2014's '']'', starring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Downey Jr. in Shelburne Falls for 'The Judge' filming|url=http://www.boston.com/names/2013/06/03/robert-downey-shelburne-falls-for-the-judge-filming/k2zld60fNMLkmuHRLYKOlK/story.html|publisher=Boston.com|accessdate=June 14, 2013|date=June 3, 2013}}</ref> He also served as producer of the film through Big Kid Pictures, his production company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/exec/david-dobkin|title=David Dobkin|work=]|accessdate=February 16, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| Through his production company Big Kid Pictures,<ref name=Variety /> Dobkin both produced and directed '']'' (2007), starring Vaughn and ], and '']'' (2011), starring ] and ].<ref name=Variety /> He co-wrote and was an executive producer of the film adaption of ]' '']'' (2013),<ref name=THR-07-19-2013>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/ripd-film-review-588643|title=''R.I.P.D.'': Film Review|date=July 19, 2013|accessdate=June 16, 2020|first=Todd|last=McCarthy|magazine =]|archivedate=July 20, 2017|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170720103044/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/ripd-film-review-588643|url-status=live}}</ref> Dobkin directed 2014's '']'', starring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Downey Jr. in Shelburne Falls for 'The Judge' filming|url=http://www.boston.com/names/2013/06/03/robert-downey-shelburne-falls-for-the-judge-filming/k2zld60fNMLkmuHRLYKOlK/story.html|publisher=Boston.com|accessdate=June 14, 2013|date=June 3, 2013|archive-date=December 2, 2017|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20171202053247/https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2013/06/03/robert-downey-jr-in-shelburne-falls-for-the-judge-filming|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Dobkin married Megan Wolpert, a former film and television executive and daughter of screenwriter/producer ]. | Dobkin married Megan Wolpert, a former film and television executive and daughter of screenwriter/producer ]. | ||
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| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
| === Films === | === Films === | ||
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| * {{IMDb name|229694|David Dobkin}} | * {{IMDb name|229694|David Dobkin}} | ||
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| David Dobkin | |
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| Born | c. 1969 or 1970 (age 54–55) |
| Occupation | director producer screenwriter composer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Notable works | Shanghai Knights Wedding Crashers The Judge |
| Spouse | Megan Wolpert |
David Dobkin (born c. 1969/1970) is an American director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films Clay Pigeons, Shanghai Knights, Wedding Crashers, and The Judge.
Early life
Dobkin was raised in Washington, D.C., where he attended Lafayette Elementary School, and later was raised in the suburb of Bethesda, Maryland, where he attended Walt Whitman High School.
Career
Dobkin made his music-video debut with a video clips for rapper Tupac Shakur. Fifteen more videos followed for such music groups as Extreme, Robin Zander, Sonic Youth, dada, Blues Traveler, and others. Dobkin's music-video credits include George Thorogood's "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," Elton John's "You Can Make History", Coolio's "1, 2, 3, 4" and Maroon 5's "Sugar" and "Girls Like You".Template:Cn=June 2020
After shooting television commercials, Dobkin broke into feature films with Clay Pigeons, for Scott Free, the first film produced at Ridley and Tony Scott's production company that they did not direct. The black comedy about a series of small-town murders starred Vince Vaughn, Joaquin Phoenix and Janeane Garofalo, and was distributed by Gramercy Pictures. Dobkin next directed the comedies Shanghai Knights (2003), starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson, and Wedding Crashers (2005), with Wilson and Vaughn.
Through his production company Big Kid Pictures, Dobkin both produced and directed Fred Claus (2007), starring Vaughn and and Paul Giamatti, and The Change-Up (2011), starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman. He co-wrote and was an executive producer of the film adaption of Dark Horse Comics' R.I.P.D. (2013), Dobkin directed 2014's The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall.
Filmography
Films
| Title | Year | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd St. Serenade | 1992 | Yes | No | No | Short film |
| Ice Cream Man | 1995 | No | No | Yes | |
| Clay Pigeons | 1998 | Yes | No | No | Directorial debut |
| Shanghai Knights | 2003 | Yes | No | No | |
| Wedding Crashers | 2005 | Yes | No | No | |
| Fred Claus | 2007 | Yes | Yes | No | |
| The Change-Up | 2011 | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Jack the Giant Slayer | 2013 | No | Yes | Story | |
| R.I.P.D. | 2013 | No | Executive | Story | |
| The Judge | 2014 | Yes | Yes | Story | |
| King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | 2017 | No | Executive | Story | |
| Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga | 2020 | Yes | No | No |
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Television
| Title | Year(s) | Director | Executive Producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Street | 1995 | Yes | No | Episode: "Freudian Slip" |
| 2005 MTV Movie Awards | 2005 | Yes | No | Segment "Crashers" |
| Friends with Benefits | 2011 | Yes | Yes | Director (episode "Pilot") / Producer (13 episodes) |
| The Gabriels | 2013 | No | Yes | Television film |
| Into the Badlands | 2015–2019 | Yes | Yes | Director (3 episodes) / Executive Producer (32 episodes) |
| Iron Fist | 2018 | Yes | Yes | Episode: "The Fury of Iron Fist" |
| Sugar | 2018 | Yes | Yes | Director (2 episodes) / Executive Producer (8 episodes) |
| Green Eggs and Ham | 2019–present | No | Yes | 13 episodes |
| Resident Alien | 2020 | Yes | Yes | Director / Executive Producer |
Music videos
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| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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| "Keep Ya Head Up" | 1993 | Tupac featuring Dave Hollister | ||
| "I Get Around" | 1993 | Tupac featuring Shock G and Money-B | ||
| "Defense & Desire" | 1993 | Blues Traveler | ||
| "All I Am" | 1994 | Dada | ||
| "Hip Today" | 1995 | Extreme | ||
| "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" | 1995 | John Lee Hooker | ||
| "You Can Make History (Young Again)" | 1996 | Elton John | ||
| "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" | 1996 | Coolio | ||
| "Just the Two of Us" | 1996 | Toshinobu Kubota featuring Caron Wheeler | ||
| "Banditos" | 1996 | The Refreshments | ||
| "Sugar" | 2015 | Maroon 5 | ||
| "Don't Wanna Know" | 2016 | |||
| "Girls Like You" | 2018 | Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B | Original, Volume 2 and Vertical Video versions | |
| "Memories" | 2019 | Maroon 5 |
Commercials
Dobkin has directed commercials for clients such as ESPN, Heineken (which earned him honors from SHOOT magazine), Carl's Jr., Coke, Honda, Coors Light and Sony PlayStation (which won a Bronze Lion at Cannes). His spots for the Utah Symphony were named "Spot of the Month" by Adweek Magazine and featured as the year's best in Communication Arts Magazine.
References
- ^ Frey, Jennifer (May 16, 2004). "A Filmmaker's D.C. Close-Up". Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
...he's 34 years old now...
- ^ Lytal, Cristy (November 8, 2007). "It's more than talk with David Dobkin". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; June 16, 2020 suggested (help) - ^ "David Dobkin: Principal, Big Kid Pictures". Variety. Archived from the original on June 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- McCarthy, Todd (July 19, 2013). "R.I.P.D.: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- "Robert Downey Jr. in Shelburne Falls for 'The Judge' filming". Boston.com. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- Amatulli, Jenna. "Maroon 5, Cardi B's 'Girls Like You' Video Is A Star-Studded Dance Party". HuffPost. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Glicksman, Josh. "Maroon 5 Releases New Version of 'Girls Like You' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- "Maroon 5 – Girls Like You (Vertical Video) featuring Cardi B". Spotify. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- David Dobkin bio – Tribute.ca
External links
- David Dobkin at IMDb
- David Dobkin at RSA Films.
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