Raja Gosnell
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 9, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1979–2021 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Raja Raymond Gosnell, born on December 9, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, is an American film director and editor. Known for directing comedies and family films, his known directing works include Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, two Scooby-Doo movies, Home Alone 3, Yours, Mine & Ours, and two Smurfs movies. As an editor, he has collaborated with Chris Columbus, and his editing credits include Mrs. Doubtfire, Nine Months, and the first two Home Alone films. Gosnell also began his career working as a driver for Lions Gate Films and director Robert Altman, later moving into assistant editing and cutting his first film independently in 1984.
Career overview
Raja Raymond Gosnell was born on December 9, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. He is an American film director and editor known for his work on comedies and family films. Early in his career, he worked as a driver for Lions Gate Films and director Robert Altman, which led to his entry into the film industry initially as an assistant editor. By 1984, he was working independently as a film editor.
As an editor, Gosnell collaborated with Chris Columbus and worked on notable films including the first two installments of the Home Alone series, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Nine Months. His editing work also encompasses Arthur Hiller's The Lonely Guy.
Transitioning to directing, Gosnell built a career helming well-known comedies and family features. Among his directing credits are Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, Home Alone 3, Yours, Mine & Ours, two Scooby-Doo feature films, and two Smurfs movies.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Gun and a Hotel Bible (2021) Director
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
- Show Dogs (2018) Director
- Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) Executive Producer
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) Director
- The Smurfs (2011) Director
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) Director
- Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) Director
- Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) Director
- Scooby-Doo (2002) Director
- Big Momma's House (2000) Director
- Never Been Kissed (1999) Director
- Home Alone 3 (1997) Director
- Nine Months (1995) Editor
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Editor
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Editor
- Rookie of the Year (1993) Editor
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Editor
- T Bone N Weasel (1992) Editor
- Only the Lonely (1991) Editor
- Pretty Woman (1990) Editor
- Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990) Editor
- Home Alone (1990) as Murphy's Answering Machine Voice (uncredited)
- Home Alone (1990) Editor
- D.O.A. (1988) Editor
- Heartbreak Hotel (1988) Editor
- Jailbird Rock (1988) Editor
- Teen Wolf Too (1987) Editor
- Monster in the Closet (1986) Editor
- Weekend Warriors (1986) Editor
- Soldier's Revenge (1986) Editor
- The Lonely Guy (1984) Editor
- Popeye (1980) Additional Editing
- A Perfect Couple (1979) Assistant Editor
- Santa: The Adventure Begins Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Raja Gosnell best known for?
Raja Gosnell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), Show Dogs (2018), Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), The Smurfs 2 (2013).
When and where was Raja Gosnell born?
Raja Gosnell was born on December 9, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Raja Gosnell have?
Raja Gosnell has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2021.
What is Raja Gosnell's background in cinema and television?
Raja Raymond Gosnell, born on December 9, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, is an American film director and editor. Known for directing comedies and family films, his known directing works include Never Been Kissed, Big Momma's House, two Scooby-Doo movies, Home Alone 3, Yours, Mine & Ours, and two Smurfs movies. As a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Home Alone (1990) as Murphy's Answering Machine Voice (uncredited) — aged about 31
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self — aged about 60
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