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Terry Rossio

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Terry Rossio was born on July 2, 1960 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. He is a writer, known for Godzilla VS. Kong (2021), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Aladdin (1992), and Shrek (2001). Additional credits for Rossio include Deja Vu, G-Force, Lovestruck, The Long Ranger and Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
BornJuly 2, 1960
BornJuly 2, 1960
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 15 wins & 14 nominations total

Known for

Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1992
Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
8.1
  • Writer
  • 2003
Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
Shrek
7.9
  • Writer
  • 2001
Denzel Washington and Paula Patton in Deja Vu (2006)
Deja Vu
7.1
  • Writer
  • 2006

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Writer

  • Protocol-7
    • Writer
  • Aladdin: Live from the West End
    • Based on the Disney film written by
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Godzilla and Kong
    • Writer
    • In Production
    • 2024
  • Jonny Quest
    • screenplay
    • In Development
  • Untitled Pirates of the Caribbean Project
    • characters
    • In Development
  • Hugh Laurie in The Amazing Maurice (2022)
    The Amazing Maurice
    • screenplay by
    • 2022
  • Shun Oguri in Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
    Godzilla vs. Kong
    • story by
    • 2021
  • FilmToons Logic (2021)
    FilmToons Logic
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Tim Niverth in Childhood Thoughts (2015)
    Childhood Thoughts
    • Characters
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Thoughts and Prayers (2019)
    Thoughts and Prayers
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Kyle V. James in Shrek Retold (2018)
    Shrek Retold
    • based on the animated film screenplay by (as Dreamworks)
    • 2018
  • Laboratory Conditions (2017)
    Laboratory Conditions
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Kaya Scodelario, and Brenton Thwaites in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
    • based on characters created by
    • story by
    • 2017
  • Polyamorous
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2016
  • Leonardo Thimo, Xaritwmeni Taratsa Boys, Anestis Dalezis, Tony Meramveliotakis, Jimm Mustang, John Madrid, Taqis B., Daniel B., Spike Mixalis, Manos Papadakis, Nick the Greek, Stelios Sifakis, Alex Tsagarakis, Andreas Analipsi, Popi Kavoy, and Verphil in The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs 2nd Season (2014)
    The Twenty-Eight Hits for Laughs 1st Season
    • characters (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Brian d'Arcy James, Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, and Sutton Foster in Shrek the Musical (2013)
    Shrek the Musical
    • based on the movie "Shrek" written by (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger (2013)
    The Lone Ranger
    • screen story
    • screenplay
    • 2013
  • Lovestruck: The Musical (2013)
    Lovestruck: The Musical
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2013
  • Leonardo Thimo in Captain Jokes Parrot's Adventures (2013)
    Captain Jokes Parrot's Adventures
    • characters (uncredited)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • Andy Kaufman in Funny Show Part Two: The Video - Movie (2012)
    Funny Show Part Two: The Video - Movie
    • characters (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2012

Producer

  • Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Kaya Scodelario, and Brenton Thwaites in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
    • executive producer
    • 2017
  • Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger (2013)
    The Lone Ranger
    • executive producer
    • 2013
  • Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • The Death of Toys (2010)
    The Death of Toys
    • associate producer
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz, Jon Favreau, and Tracy Morgan in G-Force (2009)
    G-Force
    • associate producer
    • 2009
  • Laundry (2009)
    Laundry
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Invocation, Kumbha Mela
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Denzel Washington and Paula Patton in Deja Vu (2006)
    Deja Vu
    • executive producer
    • 2006
  • Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
    Shrek
    • co-producer
    • 2001

Director

  • Turbo Dates (2008)
    Turbo Dates
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2008–2011
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Godzilla vs. Kong
Trailer 2:31
Godzilla vs. Kong
Lego: Pirates of the Caribbean The Video Game (VG)
Trailer 1:05
Lego: Pirates of the Caribbean The Video Game (VG)
Super Bowl Spot
Promo 1:31
Super Bowl Spot

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    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Dreamworks
  • Born
    • July 2, 1960
    • Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • Jocelyn Stamat(2 children)
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    • 1 Interview

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    Frequently collaborates with writer Ted Elliott.

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