Steven Brill | |
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Born | Utica, New York, U.S. [1] | May 27, 1962
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Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | Ruthanna Hopper [2] |
Steven Brill (born May 27, 1962) is an American actor, film producer, director, and screenwriter. He directed and co-wrote Little Nicky and directed Mr. Deeds , Without a Paddle , Heavyweights , and Drillbit Taylor . He has had cameo roles in all three Mighty Ducks movies, and appeared in The Wedding Singer , Mr. Deeds, and Knocked Up , although his role in the latter has been miscredited to Judd Apatow. He also appeared as the Barfly in Sex, Lies, and Videotape .
As a director, Brill was one of the central players (alongside Harvey Weinstein) in the 2007/2008 Fanboys reshoot/editing controversy. [3] [4] [5]
Steven Brill attended high school (1976–1980) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Brill graduated from Boston University's Film School. There he studied with poet Derek Walcott and collaborated with Marc Maron on screenplays and standup comedy during a tumultuous formative period discussed on the 500th episode of WTF with Marc Maron . [6]
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Note |
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1992 | The Mighty Ducks | No | Yes | |
1994 | D2: The Mighty Ducks | No | Yes | |
1995 | Heavyweights | Yes | Yes | Directorial Debut |
1996 | D3: The Mighty Ducks | No | Yes | |
2000 | Ready to Rumble | No | Yes | |
Little Nicky | Yes | Yes | Nominated- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director Nominated- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay | |
2002 | Mr. Deeds | Yes | No | |
2004 | Without a Paddle | Yes | No | |
2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Yes | No | |
2013 | Movie 43 | Yes | No | Segment "The Thread" Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director |
2014 | Walk of Shame | Yes | Yes | |
2016 | The Do-Over | Yes | No | |
2017 | Sandy Wexler | Yes | No | [7] |
2018 | Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh | Yes | No | |
2020 | Hubie Halloween | Yes | No | |
TV movies
Year | Title | Director | Writer |
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1999 | Late Last Night | Yes | Yes |
2007 | The Weekend | Yes | No |
Year | Title | Role |
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1989 | Sex, Lies, and Videotape | Barfly |
Going Overboard | Priest | |
1990 | Genuine Risk | Jimmy |
Postcards from the Edge | Assistant Director | |
Edward Scissorhands | Dishwasher Man | |
Almost an Angel | 2nd Male Teller | |
1991 | Dead Silence | Tommy |
Batman Returns | Gothamite No. 1 | |
The Mighty Ducks | Frank Huddy | |
The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them | George/French TV Announcer | |
1993 | Aspen Extreme | Waiter |
1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman | Madras Tie Guy |
D2: The Mighty Ducks | Celebrity at Party | |
Don't Do It | Waiter/Phone Sex | |
1995 | French Exit | Ben |
1996 | D3: The Mighty Ducks | Arcade Attendant |
1998 | The Wedding Singer | Glenn's Buddy |
1999 | Big Daddy | Castellucci |
2001 | Joe Dirt | Cop at Crime Scene |
2002 | Mr. Deeds | Violin Player (uncredited cameo) |
2007 | Knocked Up | Ben's Boss |
2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Doctor |
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