Jim Kouf
Biography
Jim Kouk (actually Jim Kouf) was born on July 24, 1951 in Hollywood, California, United States. He is an American male producer and writer whose professional activity is recorded under the name Jim Kouf. Kouf’s work is primarily recognized in the writing category, with a total of 41 credited writing projects listed. Among his most visible contributions are the television series Grimm, which began in 2011, and the 2004 films National Treasure and Taxi. He is married to Lynn Kouf. The publicly available data notes his place of birth, birthdate, gender, marital status and his role as a writer and producer.
Career overview
Jim Kouf’s professional portfolio is documented as encompassing 41 writing credits, reflecting a career that spans both television and feature film. His most widely recognized television work is the series Grimm, which premiered in 2011 and is listed among his notable writing contributions. In the realm of cinema, Kouf is credited as a writer for two 2004 releases: the adventure‑mystery film National Treasure and the comedy Taxi. These projects illustrate his involvement in high‑profile productions across different genres. In addition to his writing responsibilities, Kouf is also identified as a producer, indicating participation in the broader development and execution of his projects. The available records categorize his activity under the writing discipline, and his gender is recorded as male. Personal details accompanying his career information include his birth on July 24, 1951, in Hollywood, California, and his marriage to Lynn Kouf. The combination of television and film credits, together with his producer role, demonstrates a diversified engagement with the entertainment industry, anchored by the three highlighted works that have contributed to his public recognition. His contributions have been listed among the known credits for the listed titles.
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Career timeline
Full filmography
- Thine Ears Shall Bleed (2024) Producer
- National Treasure: Edge of History (2022) Characters
- Rush Hour (2016) Teleplay
- Money Monster (2016) Screenplay
- Money Monster (2016) Story
- Vasos de papel (2016) Writer
- Grimm (2011) Writer
- Grimm (2011) Producer
- Grimm (2011) Story
- Grimm (2011) Director
- Grimm (2011) Creator
- A Fork in the Road (2010) Director
- A Fork in the Road (2010) Writer
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) Characters
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) Writer
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) Producer
- National Treasure (2004) Screenplay
- National Treasure (2004) Story
- Taxi (2004) Screenplay
- The Handler (2003) Producer
- The Handler (2003) Writer
- Snow Dogs (2002) Screenplay
- Angel (1999) Writer
- Rush Hour (1998) Screenplay
- Con Air (1997) Executive Producer
- Gang Related (1997) Director
- Gang Related (1997) Screenplay
- Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) Writer
- Silent Fall (1994) Co-Producer
- Kalifornia (1993) Executive Producer
- Another Stakeout (1993) Producer
- Another Stakeout (1993) Screenplay
- The Hidden II (1993) Characters
- White Fang (1991) Executive Producer
- Disorganized Crime (1989) Writer
- Disorganized Crime (1989) Director
- Vandanam (1989) Original Story
- The Hidden (1987) Screenplay
- Stakeout (1987) Screenplay
- Stakeout (1987) Producer
- Miracles (1986) Director
- Miracles (1986) Writer
- Secret Admirer (1985) Writer
- Shaker Run (1985) Writer
- Up the Creek (1984) Story
- Up the Creek (1984) Screenplay
- American Dreamer (1984) Writer
- Last of the Great Survivors (1984) Writer
- Class (1983) Writer
- Class (1983) Associate Producer
- Utilities (1983) Screenplay
- Utilities (1983) Story
- White Water Rebels (1983) Teleplay
- White Water Rebels (1983) Co-Producer
- Wacko (1982) as Prisoner
- Wacko (1982) Writer
- Pink Motel (1982) Screenplay
- The Boogens (1981) Screenplay
- Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (1978) Researcher
- Untitled Grimm Reboot Film Executive Producer