David Dobkin
Biography
David Dobkin is an American director, producer, and screenwriter who was born on June 23, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. He has twenty-six known credits in directing. Dobkin is best known for directing the feature films Clay Pigeons, Shanghai Knights, Wedding Crashers, The Judge, and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Official records place his known credits across his career in the film industry, operating in capacities that include directing, producing, and screenwriting. Additional personal and professional details beyond these credits and biographical basics are not recorded in the available reference materials.
Career overview
David Dobkin is an American director, producer, and screenwriter who was born on June 23, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. His professional work includes twenty-six known credits primarily focused on directing.
He is best known for directing several notable feature films. Among his prominent directorial works are Clay Pigeons, Shanghai Knights, Wedding Crashers, The Judge, and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Stick (2025) Director
- Under the Boardwalk (2023) Story
- Under the Boardwalk (2023) Producer
- Resident Alien (2021) Director
- Resident Alien (2021) Executive Producer
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) Director
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) Executive Producer
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) Story
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) Executive Producer
- Marvel's Iron Fist (2017) Director
- Vacation (2015) Producer
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) Executive Producer
- The Judge (2014) Director
- The Judge (2014) Producer
- The Judge (2014) Story
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Producer
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Story
- R.I.P.D. (2013) Story
- R.I.P.D. (2013) Executive Producer
- Last Call (2012) Executive Producer
- Friends with Benefits (2011) Executive Producer
- Friends with Benefits (2011) Director
- The Change-Up (2011) Director
- The Change-Up (2011) Producer
- Fred Claus (2007) Producer
- Fred Claus (2007) Director
- Mr. Woodcock (2007) Producer
- Wedding Crashers (2005) Director
- Shanghai Knights (2003) Director
- Clay Pigeons (1998) Director
- Ice Cream Man (1995) Screenplay
- Ice Cream Man (1995) Original Story
- I Get Around (1993) Director
- Joseph Merrick Producer
- The Escort Director
- The Escort Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Dobkin best known for?
David Dobkin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stick (2025), Resident Alien (2021), Resident Alien (2021), Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
When and where was David Dobkin born?
David Dobkin was born on June 23, 1969 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does David Dobkin have?
David Dobkin has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is David Dobkin's background in cinema and television?
David Dobkin is an American director, producer, and screenwriter who was born on June 23, 1969, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. He has twenty-six known credits in directing. Dobkin is best known for directing the feature films Clay Pigeons, Shanghai Knights, Wedding Crashers, The Judge, and Eurovisi...