David Zucker
Biography
David Zucker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on October 16, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Zucker is associated with parody comedies and is recognized for his work on several films. He is the director and writer of the 1980 film Airplane! and is also the creator of The Naked Gun franchise. Additionally, he directed Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4. Zucker has a total of 34 known credits in film and television production.
Career overview
David Zucker is a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is associated with parody comedies and has directed several notable films. One of his most critically successful films is Airplane!, released in 1980. He is also the creator of The Naked Gun franchise. In addition to his work on these projects, Zucker has directed two films in the Scary Movie franchise: Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4.
Zucker's career spans multiple film projects, with a total of 34 known credits. His work in the comedy genre has been well-received by audiences and critics alike. As a director and writer, he has demonstrated a talent for crafting humorous stories that resonate with viewers.
Zucker's background and experience have contributed to his success in the film industry. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he has worked on a wide range of projects throughout his career. His ability to create engaging and entertaining content has made him a notable figure in the world of comedy filmmaking.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) as Self - Filmmaker
- The Naked Gun (2025) Original Film Writer
- When We Went MAD! (2025) as Self
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) as David Zucker
- Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party (2020) as Self
- The History of Comedy (2017) as Self
- O.J.: Made in America (2016) as Self
- Kareem: Minority of One (2015) as Self
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) as Packer Fan (uncredited)
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) Writer
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) Producer
- Superhero Movie (2008) Producer
- The Onion Movie (2008) Producer
- An American Carol (2008) Producer
- An American Carol (2008) Director
- An American Carol (2008) Writer
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) as Zoltar (voice)
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) Director
- I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006) as Self
- An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Thanks
- Scary Movie 3 (2003) Director
- Phone Booth (2003) Producer
- My Boss's Daughter (2003) Director
- My Boss's Daughter (2003) Producer
- H.U.D. (2000) Director
- H.U.D. (2000) Writer
- H.U.D. (2000) Executive Producer
- BASEketball (1998) as Man with Shooting Hot Dog (uncredited)
- BASEketball (1998) Screenplay
- BASEketball (1998) Producer
- BASEketball (1998) Director
- High School High (1996) Producer
- High School High (1996) Screenplay
- A Walk in the Clouds (1995) Producer
- Your Studio and You (1995) as David Zucker
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) as Teleprompter Guy
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) Writer
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) Producer
- For Goodness Sake (1993) Director
- Brain Donors (1992) Executive Producer
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) as Davy Crockett
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) Director
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) Writer
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) Original Series Creator
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) Writer
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) Executive Producer
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) Director
- Ruthless People (1986) Director
- Top Secret! (1984) as German Soldier in Prop Room (uncredited)
- Top Secret! (1984) Screenplay
- Top Secret! (1984) Director
- Top Secret! (1984) Executive Producer
- Police Squad! (1982) Writer
- Police Squad! (1982) Producer
- Police Squad! (1982) Director
- Police Squad! (1982) Creator
- Airplane! (1980) as Ground Crewman #2
- Airplane! (1980) Director
- Airplane! (1980) Executive Producer
- Airplane! (1980) Writer
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) as Man (segment "His New Car") / Technician #2 (segment "Eyewitness News") / Grunwald (segment "Courtroom")
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) as Various
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) Writer
- Star of Malta Director
- Star of Malta Writer