Ivan Reitman

Director Ivan Reitman on the set of Dreamworks' Evolution - 2001 Photo: Murray Close

Biography

Born 10/27/1946

Although he received less personal publicity than his box-office powerhouse contemporaries George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Reitman had a comparable impact on filmmaking trends of the late 1970s and 80s. When the demographics of moviegoers shifted to favor teens, these visionary showmen more than...
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Awards

  • In 1984, received ShoWest Award for Director of the Year
  • In 1982, received Genie Golden Reel Award
  • In 1980, received Genie Golden Reel Award

Highlights

  • In 2009, Produced the comedy "I Love You, Man" starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segel
  • In 2006, Directed the comedy "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" starring Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson
  • In 2003, Produced the Todd Phillips comedy "Old School" starring Luke Wilson and Will Ferrell

Family & Companions

  • Klara Reitman: mother (Auschwitz survivor during WWII)

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