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Tom Shadyac
Birth at
11 December 1958
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Tom Shadyak was born in 1960 in the United States. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles, where he began writing gags for comedies, becoming the youngest comediographer, surpassing even Bob Hope in this regard. From time to time, he managed to act in minor roles - in television series and even in a couple of "big screen" pictures. In 1989, Shadyak received a master's degree in film art at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), recording a critically acclaimed short film Tom, Dick and Harry
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Tom Shadyak was born in 1960 in the United States. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles, where he began writing gags for comedies, becoming the youngest comediographer, surpassing even Bob Hope in this regard. From time to time, he managed to act in minor roles - in television series and even in a couple of "big screen" pictures. In 1989, Shadyak received a master's degree in film art at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), recording a critically acclaimed short film Tom, Dick and Harry as a creative asset. After that, he successfully began to work as a screenwriter, and in 1991 he had the opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities as a director: his film “Frankenstein: School Years” was a success with the audience. Acting also as a pop comedian, Tom Shadiak met Jim Carrie. Together they wrote the script for the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Search (1994), Shediak became its director, and Carrie played the main role. The success of the film, which grossed more than $ 200 million, cemented Jim Carrie's status as one of the "stars" of Hollywood. In 1996, Shadyak helped to give a new impetus to Eddie Murphy's career by producing a remake of "Crazy Professor," which was well received by the critic and which was accompanied by box office success. In 1997, the director again joined forces with Jim Carrie, shooting the comedy Liar, Liar. The film was successful at the box office and received favorable reviews. Soon the comedy Healer Adams (1998) with Robin Williams in the title role appeared on the screens, and in 2002 Shadyak turned to a different genre, putting the mystical thriller Dragonfly, with Kevin Costner in the title role. Again, the director returned to the comedy with the film Bruce Almighty (2003), where he again shone with his comedic talent Jim Carrie.