Bruce Joel Rubin

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Bruce Joel Rubin was born on March 10, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Ghost (1990), Deep Impact (1998) and Jacob's Ladder (1990). He has been married to Blanche Rubin since January 29, 1970. They have two children. See full bio »

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Known For

Ghost
Ghost Writer
(1990)
Deep Impact
Deep Impact Writer
(1998)
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder Writer
(1990)
The Time Traveler's Wife
The Time Traveler's Wife Writer
(2009)
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Filmography

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 2019 Jacob's Ladder (based on the screenplay "Jacob's Ladder" by)
 2010 Ghost (based upon the screenplay by)
 2009 The Time Traveler's Wife (screenplay)
 2007 The Last Mimzy (screenplay)
 2002 Stuart Little 2 (screenplay) / (story)
 1998 Deep Impact (written by)
 1993 My Life (written by)
 1991 Deceived (screenplay - as Derek Saunders)
 1990/I Jacob's Ladder (written by)
 1990 Ghost (written by)
 1986 Deadly Friend (screenplay by)
 1983 Brainstorm (story)
 1971 Come Together (additional dialogue - as Bruce Rubin)
 1964 Jennifer (Short) (written by)
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Other Works:

Stage play: Ghost the Musical, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Broadway, Manhattan, NY

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Alternate Names:

Bruce Rubin | Derek Saunders

Spouse:

Blanche Rubin  (2 children)
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Personal Quote:

The script idea for Jacob's Ladder (1990) began as a dream: A subway late at night; I am traveling through the bowels of New York City. There are very few people on the train. A terrible loneliness grips me. The train pulls into the station and I get off. The platform is deserted. I walk to the nearest exit, and discover the gate is locked. A feeling of terrible despair begins to pulse through me... See more »

Trivia:

Bruce's script, The George Dunlap Tape, was rewritten and produced in 1983 as Brainstorm (1983) with Christopher Walken and Natalie Wood (in her last film). Bruce borrowed money to go to the LA premiere of Brainstorm. While in LA, he had lunch with his NYU classmate Brian De Palma who advised if he wanted a career in LA he had to move there. "I had heard that a thousand times and never wanted to ... See more »

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