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Rick Rosenthal
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Rick Rosenthal

American director

Richard L. Rosenthal Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, known for directing Halloween II, Bad Boys, and Halloween: Resurrection.2

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Born Jun 15, 1949.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedAFI Conservatory3
  • Date not recordedChoate Rosemary Hall3
  • Date not recordedHarvard University3

Rosenthal was born in New York City, the son of Hinda (née Gould) and entrepreneur Richard L. Rosenthal Sr.

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Career

Occupation: film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor, director.5

Rosenthal started his career by directing Halloween II and returned to the series 21 years later, helming Halloween: Resurrection. In between, he directed films such as American Dreamer (1984), Russkies (1987), Distant Thunder (1988), and Just a Little Harmless Sex (1998). He also directed dozens of episodic television shows and was co-executive producer of the landmark Warner Bros. TV series Life Goes On for ABC from 1989-1991, where he guest starred in two episodes as "Uncle Richard".

Rosenthal, along with his wife Nancy Stephens, executive produced the film Invisible Beauty about model and activist Bethann Hardison, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

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Personal life

  • BornJun 15, 1949, New York City6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7
  • SpouseNancy Stephens married 19818

Rosenthal met his wife, actress Nancy Stephens, while filming Halloween II.

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