Ivan Reitman

Profession: Director and Producer

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Biography: Ivan Reitman was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian who worked in film and television as a director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed a number of major comedy films in the 1980s and 1990s, including "Ghostbusters" (1984), "Twins" (1988), and "Dave" (1993).

Reitman was also a producer alongside his directing work, including "Animal House" (1978), "Beethoven" (1992), and "Space Jam" (1996).

He also founded The Montecito Picture Company in 1998.

Born: October 27, 1946
Birthplace: Komárno, Slovakia

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Died: February 12, 2022 (aged 75)