Ivan Reitman, is a Czechoslovak-Canadian film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his comedy work, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. He is the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998. Notable films he has directed include Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Dave and Junior. Reitman has also served as producer for such films as Animal House, Beethoven, Space Jam, Private Parts.
| Born: | October 27, 1946, Komárno, Czechoslovakia |
| Residence: | California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Alma mater: | McMaster University |
| Occupation: | Film and television director, film and television producer, screenwriter |
| Years active: | 1968–present |
| Children: | 3, including Jason and Catherine |
| IMDb: | Ivan Reitman's IMDb |
About Ivan Reitman
Director and producer of the comedies I Love You Man and Old School.
Before Fame
He attended McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
Achievement
He owned The Montecito Picture Company.
Family Life
He had three children, Jason, Catherine and Caroline, with his wife Geneviève Robert.
Associations
He co-produced the film Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins.
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- Canadian expatriate film directors in the United States
- Slovak film directors
- Czechoslovak Jews
- Slovak Jews
- Czechoslovak emigrants to Canada
- Writers from Hamilton, Ontario
- Film directors from Toronto
- McMaster University alumni
- Canadian film producers
- Canadian screenwriters
- English-language film directors
