Hayden Schlossberg

Hayden Schlossberg (born June 9, 1978) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his work on Cobra Kai (with Jon Hurwitz and Josh Heald), the Harold & Kumar films and American Reunion (with Hurwitz).

Early life Schlossberg was born in New Jersey, to Jewish parents. Schlossberg met Jon Hurwitz when they both attended Randolph High School. After high school, Schlossberg attended the University of Chicago, where he studied history. Hurwitz went to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, with Josh Heald who lived in the same dorm with him during freshman year. Schlossberg frequently came to visit Hurwitz at Penn, and thus got to know him as well. Schlossberg graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in history in 2000. His original goal was to study law.

Career It was during their time in college that Hurwitz and Schlossberg sold their first script Filthy to MGM. Upon selling Filthy, they moved to Hollywood to begin their career in the entertainment industry. It was later followed by Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. They also wrote and directed the fourth theatrical entry in the American Pie franchise, American Reunion (2012).

They notably worked together on Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid franchise. They created the show, along with their close friend Josh Heald. The trio serve as executive producers, show runners, writers, and directors on the series. More recently, he and his friend Jon Hurwitz, along with Josh Heald via Counterbalance Entertainment has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television.

Filmography Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2004 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2008 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam Short film 2011 A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas 2012 American Reunion 2018 Blockers 2018–2025 Cobra Kai Also co-creator, Cameo as Terry Silver's lawyer 2021 Plan B 2023 Obliterated 2026 72 Hours