Rob Letterman | |
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.jpg')) Letterman at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, July 2014 | |
| Born | Robert Thomas Letterman October 31, 1970 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Notable work | Shark Tale, Monsters vs. Aliens, Gulliver's Travels, Goosebumps, Pokémon Detective Pikachu |
Robert Thomas Letterman (born October 31, 1970) is an American film director and screenwriter.
Letterman made his directorial debut as co-director of the animated comedy film Shark Tale (2004), for which he received a nomination for the Annie Award for Writing in a Feature Production. He then co-directed the animated science fiction comedy film Monsters vs. Aliens (2009).[1][2]
Letterman has since transitioned into live-action filmmaking, directing the fantasy comedy film Gulliver's Travels (2010), the horror comedy film Goosebumps (2015), and the fantasy mystery film Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019).
In 2020, Netflix announced Letterman as director for an upcoming live-action animated film adaptation of Ubisoft's "Beyond Good & Evil" video game.
Early life
Letterman was born in Hawaii and attended Mid-Pacific Institute and USC.[3]
Career
Prior to joining DreamWorks Animation, Letterman directed the short film Los Gringos, which was accepted at 2000's Sundance Film Festival.[4]
In 2010, Letterman directed the live-action film Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black in the lead role.[5] He also directed the live-action/CGI film Pokémon Detective Pikachu, based on the Pokémon videogame franchise. The film was released on May 10, 2019, and grossed $433 million at the box office as well as attained the highest percentage of positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes for a film adaptation of a video game.[6]
Personal life
Letterman is in a relationship with Beth Pontrelli and has two children, Jack and Eva.[7][8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Los Gringos | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2004 | Shark Tale | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut Co-directed with Vicky Jenson and Bibo Bergeron |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Yes | Yes | Co-directed with Conrad Vernon |
| 2010 | Gulliver's Travels | Yes | No | Live-action debut |
| 2015 | Goosebumps | Yes | No | |
| 2019 | Detective Pikachu | Yes | Yes | |
| TBA | Untitled Beyond Good & Evil film[9] | Yes | Based on Ubisoft's 2003 "Beyond Good & Evil" video game. A Netflix hybrid live-action/animated original film. |
Other credits
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Lake Placid | Color and Lighting Supervisor: Digital Domain |
| 2001 | Shrek | Propellerhead: Los Angeles pre-production |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Also voiced Secret Service Man #1 |
| 2017 | Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie | Executive producer |
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.
- ^ Harada, Wayne (April 25, 2010). "'Stretch Armstrong' up next for Isle-born director". 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.
- ^ Nolan, L.D. (May 3, 2019). "Detective Pikachu's Electrifying Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed". CBR. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=michael-angelo-pontrelli&pid=179817223
- ^ https://blockshopper.com/ca/los-angeles-county/los-angeles/property/5585007004/2700-creston-drive
- ^ "'Detective Pikachu' Director and Netflix Tackling 'Beyond Good & Evil' Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
External links
- Rob Letterman at IMDb