David Dobkin

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Music, Below The Line

Born

June 23, 1969

Career Milestones

2011

Directed "The Change-Up," starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman

2007

Again collaborated with Vince Vaughn to direct him in "Fred Claus"

2004

Directed Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the comedy, "Wedding Crashers"

2003

Directed first A-list action-comedy, "Shanghai Knights"

1998

Helmed first feature film, the dark comedy, "Clay Pigeons"

1995

First screenwriting credit, the camp slasher film, "Ice Cream Man"

Made a name for himself directing television commercials and music videos

Moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a director

1992

Won several national and international awards for his NYU thesis film, "57th Street Serenade"

Worked for Warner Bros. development division

1987

Assistant to the production manager on John Schlesinger's film, "The Believers"