Danny Rubin

Danny Rubin (born 1957) is an American screenwriter and playwright.[1] He wrote the original story, and then co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for the 1993 comedy film Groundhog Day, for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay.

For the American-Israeli basketball player, see Danny Rubin (basketball).
Danny Rubin
Rubin in 2013
Rubin in 2013
BornDaniel Rubin
San Francisco, California, US
Occupation
Alma mater
Notable works
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Relatives

Early life and education

Rubin was born in San Francisco, the son of Melvin Rubin, an ophthalmologist, and Lorna (née' Isen),[2] owner of a publishing business, and grew up in Gainesville, Florida.[3] His grandfather was Albert Isen, former mayor of Torrance, California.[4] His brother, Michael, is an author and sister, Gabrielle, a visual artist.[5]

Rubin received a B.A. in biology from Brown University and a M.A. in radio, television, and film from Northwestern University.[6]

Career

Rubin wrote the original story,[7] and then co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for the 1993 comedy film Groundhog Day,[3] for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay.[8] He co-wrote Hear No Evil released the same year. With Jefery Levy, he co-wrote the 1995 film S.F.W. [9]

Rubin has taught screenwriting at numerous universities and lectured on the topic at academic conferences since 1995. He was a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer on English at Harvard University.[6]

Filmography

Writer

Stage

Awards

Nominated

Won

Books
  • Rubin, Danny (2012). How To Write "Groundhog Day" (eBook). Boston: Triad Publishing.

References
  1. Aune, Sean P. (July 3, 2008). "Hollywood Gossip Straight from the Source: 50+ Celebrity Bloggers". Mashable. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  2. "Weddings". The Los Angeles Times. July 2, 1953. p. 59. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Grant, Brigit. "Broadway Danny goes!". www.jewishnews.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  4. Stein, George (August 20, 1987). "Served the Longest in Top City Job: Albert Isen, Ex-Torrance Mayor, Dies". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  5. "For Gainesville Native Michael Rubin, One Career Just Isn't Enough". The Gainesville Sun. 2009-01-28. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  6. "Faculty | FAS English". Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  7. Rosenbaum, S I (April 3, 2017). "When Every Day Is Groundhog Day". New York Magazine. ISSN 0028-7369. ProQuest 1903486005.
  8. "Film – Original Screenplay in 1994". bafta.org. Archived from the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  9. "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  10. Paulson, Michael (2017-05-02). "2017 Tony Awards: 'Great Comet' Leads With 12 Nominations". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2017-05-02.


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