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Ivan Reitman OC (October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022) was a Canadian-American film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He was best known for his comedy work, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998. Notable films he directed include Meatballs (1979), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Twins (1988), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Dave (1993), and Junior (1994). Reitman also served as producer for such films as Animal House (1978), Beethoven (1992), Space Jam (1996), and Private Parts (1997). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ivan Reitman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
A prolific Canadian-American director and producer known for shaping the high-concept comedy landscape of the 1980s and 1990s through his work with The Montecito Picture Company.
He is best known for directing and producing the original Ghostbusters, alongside directing Meatballs, Stripes, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop.
Beyond his directing work, he produced hits including National Lampoon's Animal House, Space Jam, and Up in the Air.