David Berenbaum

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David Berenbaum is a native of Philadelphia and a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He is best known for writing the 2003 Will Ferrell Christmas comedy classic, "Elf". He also wrote "The Haunted Mansion" for Disney, based off the famous theme park ride; the film starred Eddie Murphy. In 2014, it was announced Berenbaum was penning the sequel to Mrs. Doubtfire.

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Awards
- 2 nominations total

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Elf

7.1

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2003

Zoom

4.4

Writer

2006

The Spiderwick Chronicles

6.5

Writer

2008

The Haunted Mansion

5.2

Writer

2003

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Strange Magic
5.8
- screenplay by
- 2015
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas
5.4
TV Special
- characters by
- 2014
The Spiderwick Chronicles
6.5
- screenplay
- 2008
Zoom
4.4
- screenplay
- 2006
The Haunted Mansion: Virtual Tour
5.6
Video Game
- based on characters created by
- 2004
The Haunted Mansion
5.2
- written by
- 2003
Elf
7.1
- written by
- 2003

Born
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
- Stephanie LaskowAugust 29, 2004 - present (2 children)
Other works
Author of the Shalom Budweiser Whazzup ads spoof short film.

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David Berenbaum has sold his speculative script "Christmas in New Jersey", which is currently in development. He then joined Walt Disney's Writers in Residence Program where he has penned scripts for the upcoming Walt Disney's The Haunted Mansion (2003) and a rewrite for a remake of "Herbie the Love Bug" which is also in development.

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