Babaloo Mandel
Biography
Marc “Babaloo” Mandel, born October 13 1949 in New York City, New York, USA, is an American male writer and producer. He began his career writing episodic television comedy before expanding into feature‑film and theatre writing. Mandel’s long‑time writing partnership with Lowell Ganz produced a series of high‑profile movies, notably Splash (1984), Parenthood (1989), City Slickers (1991) and A League of Their Own (1992). According to The Movie Database, he is credited with 36 writing credits and is primarily known for his work as a writer. His professional profile lists writing as his principal occupation.
Career overview
Marc “Babaloo” Mandel, born on October 13 1949 in New York City, began his career writing episodic television comedy. After establishing himself in the television arena, he expanded into feature‑film and theatre writing. Mandel’s early work laid the foundation for a long‑term collaboration with fellow writer Lowell Ganz, a partnership that produced a series of commercially successful and culturally resonant movies.
Together Mandel and Ganz authored several high‑profile films in the 1980s and early 1990s. Their screenplay for Splash (1984) marked a breakthrough in the fantasy‑romance genre, while Parenthood (1989) explored family dynamics with both humor and pathos. The duo continued their success with the comedy‑drama City Slickers (1991), a story about mid‑life adventure, and the sports‑drama A League of Their Own (1992), which highlighted women’s professional baseball during World War II. Across his career Mandel has accumulated more than three dozen writing credits, reflecting a versatile portfolio that spans television, film, and stage productions. His contributions have cemented his reputation as a prominent American writer and producer whose work remains influential in contemporary popular culture.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- A League of Their Own (2022) Original Film Writer
- Mr. Saturday Night (2022) Writer
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Tooth Fairy (2010) Screenplay
- The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) Thanks
- The Making of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006) Thanks
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel (2006) as Himself
- Robots (2005) Screenplay
- Fever Pitch (2005) Screenplay
- Making a 'Splash' (2004) as Self - Screenwriter
- Where the Heart Is (2000) Screenplay
- EDtv (1999) Screenplay
- Six Days Seven Nights (1998) Script Researcher
- Fathers' Day (1997) Screenplay
- Hiller and Diller (1997) Creator
- Multiplicity (1996) Screenplay
- Forget Paris (1995) Screenplay
- Greedy (1994) Writer
- City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) Screenplay
- A League of Their Own (1992) Screenplay
- Mr. Saturday Night (1992) as Writer #2
- Mr. Saturday Night (1992) Writer
- Mr. Saturday Night (1992) Executive Producer
- City Slickers (1991) Screenplay
- Parenthood (1989) Screenplay
- Parenthood (1989) Story
- Knight & Daye (1989) Creator
- Vibes (1988) Story
- Vibes (1988) Screenplay
- Channel 99 (1988) Writer
- Take Five (1987) Creator
- Gung Ho (1986) Screenplay
- Gung Ho (1986) Story
- Gung Ho (1986) Associate Producer
- Gung Ho (1986) Creator
- Amazing Stories (1985) Writer
- Spies Like Us (1985) Screenplay
- Splash (1984) as Rudy
- Splash (1984) Screenplay
- Herndon (1983) Writer
- Night Shift (1982) Writer
- The Further Adventures of Wally Brown (1980) Writer
- Hiller and Diller Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Babaloo Mandel best known for?
Babaloo Mandel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A League of Their Own (2022), Tooth Fairy (2010), Robots (2005), Fever Pitch (2005).
When and where was Babaloo Mandel born?
Babaloo Mandel was born on October 13, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Babaloo Mandel have?
Babaloo Mandel has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2022.
What is Babaloo Mandel's background in cinema and television?
Marc “Babaloo” Mandel, born October 13 1949 in New York City, New York, USA, is an American male writer and producer. He began his career writing episodic television comedy before expanding into feature‑film and theatre writing. Mandel’s long‑time writing partnership with Lowell Ganz produced a series of high‑profile m...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Splash (1984) as Rudy — aged about 34
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