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{{short description|American screenwriter and producer (born 1953)}} |
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| birth_place = [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]] |
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| occupation = [[Screenwriter]] and [[film producer]] |
| occupation = [[Screenwriter]] and [[film producer]] |
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| education = [[Harvard University]] ([[B. A.|BA]]) |
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| nationality = American |
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| relatives = [[Ken LaZebnik]] (brother)<br>[[Rob LaZebnik]] (brother) |
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'''Philip LaZebnik''' (born |
'''Philip LaZebnik''' (born February 8, 1953)<ref name="DOB"/> is an American screenwriter and producer. He is known for writing the animated films ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'' (1995), ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' (1998), ''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'' (1998), and ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]'' (2000). |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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LaZebnik has written screenplays for films including ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'', ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'', ''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'', and ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]''. LaZebnik also wrote episodes for ''[[Wings (1990 TV series)|Wings]]'', ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[The Torkelsons]]'' and ''[[The Torkelsons|Almost Home]]''. LaZebnik has served on the board of directors of the [[Writers Guild of America West]] (2001–02) and the Writers Branch Executive Committee of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (2001–03). The screenplay for ''Mulan'' won the 1998 Annie Award for best animation screenplay. He has written numerous films and television series in Europe and the US. |
LaZebnik has written screenplays for films including ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'', ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'', ''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'', and ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]''. LaZebnik also wrote episodes for ''[[Wings (1990 TV series)|Wings]]'', ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[The Torkelsons]]'' and ''[[The Torkelsons|Almost Home]]''. LaZebnik has served on the board of directors of the [[Writers Guild of America West]] (2001–02) and the Writers Branch Executive Committee of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (2001–03). The screenplay for ''Mulan'' won the 1998 Annie Award for best animation screenplay. He has written numerous films and television series in Europe and the US. |
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He wrote the book for the musical " |
He wrote the book for the musical "Fairy Tale" about Hans Christian Andersen with songs by [[Stephen Schwartz (composer)|Stephen Schwartz]], and wrote the book and lyrics for "Oktoberfest: the Musical" with music by Harold Faltermeyer. In collaboration with Mads Æbeløe Nielsen he wrote the book for the theatrical musical version of ''[[:da:Djævelens lærling (musical)|Djævelens lærling]]'' (or ''The Devil's Apprentice''), a best-selling Danish fantasy novel of the same name by Kenneth B. Andersen, with songs and music by Madeline Myers. <ref name="mynewsdesk">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mynewsdesk.com/dk/havekommunikation/pressreleases/kenneth-boegh-andersens-fantasy-roman-djaevelens-laerling-faar-verdenspremiere-som-musical-2522740|title=Mynewsdesk.com: Kenneth Bøgh Andersen's ''Djævelens lærling'' to premiere as musical |date=30 May 2018 |language=da}}</ref><ref name="rudersdal">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aoh.dk/artikel/ny-stor-fantasy-musical-i-kongrescentret|title=AOH.dk: Musical ''Djævelens lærling'' to premiere at MCH Herning Congress Center |date=2 July 2018 |language=da}}</ref> |
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He co-wrote the book for the theatrical musical "Snow White and Me" with Ronald Kruschwak, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, which premiered in Brno, Czech Republic at Meska Divadlo in 2022. |
He co-wrote the book for the theatrical musical "Snow White and Me" with Ronald Kruschwak, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, which premiered in Brno, Czech Republic at Meska Divadlo in 2022. |
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|1995 || ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'' || |
|1995 || ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'' || rowspan="15" | Writer |
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|1998 || ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' |
|1998 || ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' |
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|1998 || ''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'' |
|1998 || ''[[The Prince of Egypt]]'' |
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|2000 || ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]'' |
|2000 || ''[[The Road to El Dorado]]'' |
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|2006 || ''[[The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar]]'' |
|2006 || ''[[The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar]]'' |
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|2006 || ''[[Asterix and the Vikings]]'' |
|2006 || ''[[Asterix and the Vikings]]'' |
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|2007 || '' |
|2007 || ''The Treasure of the Templar Knights 2'' |
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|2007 || ''[[The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island]]'' |
|2007 || ''[[The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island]]'' |
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|2000 || '' |
|2000 || ''The Treasure of the Templar Knights 3'' |
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|2009 || ''[[The Three Investigators and the Secret of Terror Castle]]'' |
|2009 || ''[[The Three Investigators and the Secret of Terror Castle]]'' |
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|2014|| ''[[Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods]]'' |
|2014|| ''[[Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods]]'' |
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|2015 || '' |
|2015 || ''Emma and Santa Claus'' |
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|2019 || '' |
|2019 || ''The Shamer's Daughter 2'' |
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|2022 || '' |
|2022 || ''Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel'' |
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|2023 || '' |
|2023 || ''The Prince of Egypt: Live from the West End'' |
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|1994 || ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' || Writer || Episode: Fascination |
|1994 || ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' || Writer || Episode: Fascination |
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|2011 || '' |
|2011 || ''Ludwig and Santa Claus'' || Writer || |
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|2013 || '' |
|2013 || ''Hindenburg: the Last Flight'' || Writer || |
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|2013 || '' |
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|2004 || '' |
|2004 || ''Hans Christian Andersen: My Fairytale'' || Writer || |
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|2020 || ''[[The Prince of Egypt (musical)|The Prince of Egypt]]'' || Writer || [[West End (theatre)|West End]] |
|2020 || ''[[The Prince of Egypt (musical)|The Prince of Egypt]]'' || Writer || [[West End (theatre)|West End]] |
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|2022 || '' |
|2022 || ''Snow White and Me'' || Writer || |
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|2024 || '' |
|2024 || ''Octoberfest The Musical'' || Writer || Berlin |
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https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/oktoberfest-the-musical-beinah-wahr/ |
https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/oktoberfest-the-musical-beinah-wahr/ |
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Revision as of 22:21, 5 April 2024
Philip LaZebnik | |
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Born | [1] | February 8, 1953
Nationality | American |
Education | Harvard University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter and film producer |
Relatives | Ken LaZebnik (brother) Rob LaZebnik (brother) |
Philip LaZebnik (born February 8, 1953)[1] is an American screenwriter and producer. He is known for writing the animated films Pocahontas (1995), Mulan (1998), The Prince of Egypt (1998), and The Road to El Dorado (2000).
Early life and education
He grew up in Columbia, Missouri, attended Hickman High School, and graduated from Harvard College in 1976, with a B.A. in classics. His brothers are Ken LaZebnik and Rob LaZebnik.[2]
Career
LaZebnik has written screenplays for films including Pocahontas, Mulan, The Prince of Egypt, and The Road to El Dorado. LaZebnik also wrote episodes for Wings, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Torkelsons and Almost Home. LaZebnik has served on the board of directors of the Writers Guild of America West (2001–02) and the Writers Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (2001–03). The screenplay for Mulan won the 1998 Annie Award for best animation screenplay. He has written numerous films and television series in Europe and the US.
He wrote the book for the musical "Fairy Tale" about Hans Christian Andersen with songs by Stephen Schwartz, and wrote the book and lyrics for "Oktoberfest: the Musical" with music by Harold Faltermeyer. In collaboration with Mads Æbeløe Nielsen he wrote the book for the theatrical musical version of Djævelens lærling (or The Devil's Apprentice), a best-selling Danish fantasy novel of the same name by Kenneth B. Andersen, with songs and music by Madeline Myers. [3][4]
He co-wrote the book for the theatrical musical "Snow White and Me" with Ronald Kruschwak, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, which premiered in Brno, Czech Republic at Meska Divadlo in 2022.
He wrote the book for DreamWorks' theatrical musical version of The Prince of Egypt with songs by Stephen Schwartz which opened October 14, 2017, at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, California[5] and then April 6, 2018, at Fredericia Theatre in Denmark.[6] The Prince of Egypt premiered at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End February 25, 2020. The London West End production was filmed live and is available digitally.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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1995 | Pocahontas | Writer |
1998 | Mulan | |
1998 | The Prince of Egypt | |
2000 | The Road to El Dorado | |
2006 | The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar | |
2006 | Asterix and the Vikings | |
2007 | The Treasure of the Templar Knights 2 | |
2007 | The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island | |
2000 | The Treasure of the Templar Knights 3 | |
2009 | The Three Investigators and the Secret of Terror Castle | |
2014 | Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods | |
2015 | Emma and Santa Claus | |
2019 | The Shamer's Daughter 2 | |
2022 | Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel | |
2023 | The Prince of Egypt: Live from the West End |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988-1989 | Day by Day | Writer | 33 episodes |
1990-1991 | Wings | Writer / Co-producer | 5 episodes |
1991-1992 | The Torkelsons | Writer / Producer | 5 episodes |
1991 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Writer | 2 episodes |
1993 | Almost Home | Writer / Producer | 3 episodes |
1994 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Writer | Episode: Fascination |
2011 | Ludwig and Santa Claus | Writer | |
2013 | Hindenburg: the Last Flight | Writer | |
2013 | The Hong Kong Affair | Writer |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Hans Christian Andersen: My Fairytale | Writer | |
2020 | The Prince of Egypt | Writer | West End |
2022 | Snow White and Me | Writer | |
2024 | Octoberfest The Musical | Writer | Berlin
https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/oktoberfest-the-musical-beinah-wahr/ |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Project | Result |
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1995 | CableAce Award | Children's Programming | Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle | Nominated |
Children's Series | Nominated | |||
1998 | Annie Award | Outstanding Writing for an Animated Feature | Mulan | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Philip LaZebnik". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ HARBEN, KATHERINE K. "The Hollywood touch". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "Mynewsdesk.com: Kenneth Bøgh Andersen's Djævelens lærling to premiere as musical" (in Danish). 30 May 2018.
- ^ "AOH.dk: Musical Djævelens lærling to premiere at MCH Herning Congress Center" (in Danish). 2 July 2018.
- ^ "The Prince of Egypt musical page at TheatreWorks website".
- ^ "The Prince of Egypt musical at Fredericia Teater, Denmark" (in Danish).
External links
- 1953 births
- Living people
- People from Columbia, Missouri
- Hickman High School alumni
- Harvard College alumni
- American male screenwriters
- American film producers
- Animation screenwriters
- Annie Award winners
- Walt Disney Animation Studios people
- Writers from Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Screenwriters from Michigan
- Film producers from Michigan
- Writers from Columbia, Missouri
- Screenwriters from Missouri
- Film producers from Missouri