About J. David Shapiro
Born 1969. J. David Shapiro is an American screenwriter and film director.
Jake David Shapiro (born March 18, 1969) is an American filmmaker and stand-up comedian. His screenwriting credits include the comedy Robin Hood: Men in Tights and the adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard's novel Battlefield Earth.
Battlefield Earth won more Golden Raspberry Awards than any other film up to that point (until Jack and Jill broke its record), and Shapiro accepted the dubious award in person. Shapiro was fired from the film due to creative disagreements during pre-production and wanted to be credited with a pseudonym, Shapiro later apologized for involvement in the widely panned film. Slamdance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize
2001 Golden Raspberry Award Battlefield Earth Worst Screenplay
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American screenwriter and comedian
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J. David Shapiro was born on 18 March 1969.
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