Bob Gale
Biography
Bob Gale is an American screenwriter born in University City, Missouri, USA. He is known for his work in writing, with 47 known credits. Gale co-wrote the science fiction film Back to the Future with Robert Zemeckis, and co-produced all three films in the Back to the Future trilogy. His birthday is May 25, 1951, and he is male.
Career overview
Bob Gale is an American screenwriter known for his work in the science fiction genre. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Back to the Future, as well as the screenplays for the film's two sequels. Gale also co-produced all three films.
As a screenwriter, Gale has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 47 known credits to his name. His work in the film industry has been recognized, with a content score of 100. Gale's background in writing has been a defining aspect of his career, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to the science fiction genre.
Gale's work on the Back to the Future trilogy has been particularly notable, with the films showcasing his ability to craft engaging and imaginative storylines. His collaboration with Robert Zemeckis on the trilogy has been a key factor in the films' success, and Gale's contributions to the series have been widely praised.
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- A Future on Stage (2025) as Self
- A Future on Stage (2025) Executive Producer
- Untold Stories of Back to the Future (2025) as Self
- In Search of Tomorrow (2022) as Self - Interviewee
- Marty & Doc: The Inside Story of a Phenomenon (2022) as Self
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Russo Bros. Pizza Film School (2020)
- Project 88: Back to the Future Too (2020) Creator
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Framing John DeLorean (2019) as Himself
- Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Chronicles (2018) Writer
- Outatime: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine (2016) as Himself
- The New Screen Savers (2015) as Self - Guest
- Back in Time (2015) as Self
- Doc Brown Saves the World (2015) Producer
- Doc Brown Saves the World (2015) Writer
- Back To the Present: The Special (2015)
- Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute (2015) as Self
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
- Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) as Self
- Milius (2013) as Self
- A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington (2012) as Self - Interviewee
- Tales from the Future (2010) as Self
- Looking Back to the Future (2009) as Self
- Looking Back at the Future (2006) as Himself
- You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) as Self
- The World's First Time Machine (2003)
- Interstate 60 (2002) Director
- Interstate 60 (2002) Writer
- Interstate 60 (2002) Producer
- Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) as Self
- Bordello of Blood (1996) Story
- The Making of '1941' (1996) as Self
- Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie (1995) Director
- Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie (1995) Writer
- Trespass (1992) Writer
- Trespass (1992) Executive Producer
- Back to the Future (1991) Producer
- Back to the Future (1991) Characters
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) Screenplay
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) Producer
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) Story
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) Characters
- The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy (1990) as Self
- The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy (1990) Executive Producer
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) Producer
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) Screenplay
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) Characters
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) Story
- Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation (1989) as Self
- Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation (1989) Writer
- Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation (1989) Executive Producer
- Citizen Steve (1987) as Screenwriter
- Amazing Stories (1986) Teleplay
- The Making of Back to the Future (1986) as Self
- Back to the Future (1985) Producer
- Back to the Future (1985) Writer
- Amazing Stories (1985) Writer
- Used Cars (1980) Writer
- Used Cars (1980) Producer
- 1941 (1979) Screenplay
- 1941 (1979) Story
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) Writer
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) Associate Producer
- A Field of Honor (1973) Writer