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J.D. Shapiro
Born
Jake David Shapiro
Other namesJD Shapiro, J.D. Shapiro
Websitehttp://jdshapiro.com

J. David Shapiro (born March 18, 1969) is a filmmaker and stand-up comedian. He is best known for writing the film "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" and many consider is best work to date "We Married Margo" an independent film he wrote, directed and starred in.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Category Result
2000 The HBO Comedy Festival We Married Margo Audience Award for Best Film Won[1][2]
Slamdance Film Festival We Married Margo Grand Jury Prize Nominated[1]
2001 Golden Raspberry Award Battlefield Earth Worst Screenplay Won[1]

Feature Writing Credits

DADDY’S GIRL. Optioned by New Line. (2007)

WORKING CLASS HERO. Sold it to Gale Anne Hurd (all the “Terminator” movies). (2004)

SALVAGE. Co-written with Jimmy Cummings. Optioned by Gear Head Productions. Dan Myrick (“The Blair Witch Project”) is set to direct and Shapiro set to play the co-lead. (2011)

SUPERCOPS. Co-written with Jimmy Cummings. Based on the book “Supercops." Bought by Nittolo Entertainment. (2000)

CUPID’S TURN. Optioned by Disney. Shapiro is set to produce. (1998)

BLAST OFF. Bought to Interscope Films. (1997)

FEAR. Sold to Miramax. John Travolta signed on to play the lead. (1996)

SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED. Co-written with Aaron William Dozier. Bought by Touchstone. (1995)

SOLO TO MARS. Optioned by Paramount Pictures. (1994)

THE FINAL FRONTIER. Optioned by Warner Brothers. (1993)

ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS. Sold to 20th Century Fox & Brooksfilms (1992)

TOY SOLDIERS. Optioned by Trunk Productions. (1992)


TV & Internet

UNTITLED STAN LEE PROJECT. Shapiro, along with Stan Lee (Spider Man, X-Men, Iron Man), and Tpny Chargin created and will executive produce this new superhero series. (2010)

FREAKYDEAK SKYLARK. Shapiro created, wrote directed and executive produced this animated series for NBC. (2007)

INSIDE/OUT TV series developed with Paul Rieser’s Nuance Pictures for Shapiro to star in. (2005)

WE MARRIED MARGO Development deal with Big Ticket to write and executive produce this TV series based on the movie, "We Married Margo." (2004)

SPELLING ENTERTAINMENT. Shapiro made an overall-deal to create and executive produce a one-hour television series. (2003)

20TH CENTURY FOX. Development deal for Shapiro to associate produce a TV series he created called “Man Bites Dog.” (2002)

Acting

PUCKED. Co-starred with Jon Bon Jovi and Cary Elwes (2006)

THE STRAND VENICE. Starred in an assemble web series created and executive produced by Dan Myrick (co-creator & co-director of ”The Blair Witch Project”) (2004)

SUNKIST PISTACHIO NUT COMMERCIAL. Shapiro created the character. The commercial won Best Commercial in the commercial section of the Cannes Film Festival.


as himself

WOMEN IN FILM AWARDS. Shapiro was the first ever MC for the first ever awards ceremony which took place at Sundance.


THE JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW on WOR.

E!

SHOWTIME

THE MIKE & JULIET SHOW

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

CNN’s BIZZ BUZZ

PBS’ MOVIE TALK

CINAMAX

MTV

IFC/BRAVO

FOX13

CHICAGO SUPERSTATION

THE BOB & TOM SHOW

COMEDY CENTRAL.

Trivia

Shapiro appeared in The Osbourns in the Annoying Neighbors episode. He was approcahed to sue the series by attorny Bert Fields because he never agreed to be on the show but decided not to sue.

Shapiro was instrumental in every aspect of production in "Robin Hood: Men In Tights." From casting to locations. Mel Brooks wanted someone else for the part of Achew but Shapiro found Dave Chappell and convinced Brooks to go with him. Shapiro also wrote all the lyrics to the music, including the theme song, "Men In Tights" along with Hummie Mann who wrote all the music.


References

  1. ^ a b c Internet Movie Database staff (2009). "Awards for J.D. Shapiro". Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
  2. ^ Weiskind, Ron (March 2, 2000). "Film with local ties wins at festival". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. D-2.
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