Don Roos
Biography
Donald Paul Roos, also known as Don Roos, is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. He was born on April 14, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. Roos is known for his work in writing, holding a total of 28 known credits. His work as the writer of the film Single White Female earned him a permanent space in Hollywood movie trivia, as the title entered the lexicon in reference to the film's psychopathic lead character who begins to take on her counterpart. He has also been associated with projects such as Disneyland, Marley and Me, and Nightingales.
Career overview
Donald Paul Roos is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. Known primarily for his writing, he has accumulated twenty-eight known credits. Among his film and television work, he is recognized for writing the film Single White Female. That title has earned him a permanent space in Hollywood movie trivia by entering the lexicon in reference to the film's psychopathic lead character who begins to take on the traits of another.
Additional works associated with his filmography include Disneyland, Marley and me, and Nightingales. Born on April 14, 1955, in New York City, New York, United States, he is also known by the names Donald Roos and Donald Paul Roos, as well as the Korean name 돈 루스.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Uncoupled (2022) Writer
- Emily in Paris (2020) Writer
- Emily in Paris (2020) Consulting Producer
- The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) Screenplay
- Every Act of Life (2018) as Self
- Doubt (2017) Writer
- This Is Us (2016) Co-Executive Producer
- This Is Us (2016) Writer
- Younger (2015) Co-Executive Producer
- Younger (2015) Writer
- Web Therapy (2011) Creator
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) Producer
- The Other Woman (2010) Director
- The Other Woman (2010) Screenplay
- Web Therapy (2008) Producer
- Marley & Me (2008) Screenplay
- Indie Sex (2007) as Self
- Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) as Self
- Happy Endings (2005) Director
- Happy Endings (2005) Writer
- Bounce (2000) Director
- Bounce (2000) Writer
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) Producer
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) Writer
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) Creator
- The Opposite of Sex (1998) Director
- The Opposite of Sex (1998) Writer
- Diabolique (1996) Screenplay
- Boys on the Side (1995) Executive Producer
- Boys on the Side (1995) Writer
- Single White Female (1992) Screenplay
- Love Field (1992) Writer
- Love Field (1992) Co-Producer
- Nightingales (1988) Producer
- Casebusters (1986) Writer
- The Colbys (1985) Writer
- Gavilan (1982) Writer
- Hart to Hart (1979) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Roos best known for?
Don Roos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Emily in Paris (2020), Emily in Paris (2020), The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), This Is Us (2016).
When and where was Don Roos born?
Don Roos was born on April 14, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Don Roos have?
Don Roos has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2022.
What is Don Roos's background in cinema and television?
Donald Paul Roos, also known as Don Roos, is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. He was born on April 14, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA. Roos is known for his work in writing, holding a total of 28 known credits. His work as the writer of the film Single White Female earned him a per...
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