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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Personal Details

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:

During Bruce's last year at NYU, one of his jobs was selling hot dogs and beer at the New York World's Fair. Every day at lunch Bruce would go to the Johnson's Wax Pavilion to see a 20-minute movie, To Be Alive! (1964) by Francis Thompson, about the commonalities of human experience, filmed in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia, and viewed on three separate screens. A single screen 70mm ... See more »
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