Abby Kohn
Abby Kohn is an American screenwriter and director. She is best known for writing popular romantic comedy films such as Never Been Kissed, He's Just Not That Into You, Valentine's Day and How to Be Single. She also co-wrote the romantic drama film The Vow.[1] Kohn's first co-writing and directing feature film was the 2018 comedy, I Feel Pretty, starring Amy Schumer and Michelle Williams.[2] Kohn and her frequent collaborator Marc Silverstein met in the MFA program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, California. According to the website Boxofficemojo, their films have grossed over $900 million.[3]
Abby Kohn | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director |
| Spouse |
Jason Linn (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
In May 2019, New Line Cinema acquired film rights to the television series Three's Company with Kohn and Silverstein to write the screenplay. Robert Cort and Don Taffner Jr. will produce the film and plan to have it set in mid-1970s Santa Monica.
Personal life
Kohn is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. In 2006, she married music producer Jason Linn with whom she has two children.
Filmography
With Marc Silverstein
| Year | Film | Directors | Writers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Lewis and Clark and George | No | No | Special thanks |
| 1999 | Never Been Kissed | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | He's Just Not That Into You | No | Yes | |
| 2010 | Valentine's Day | No | story | Co-written with Katherine Fugate |
| 2012 | The Vow | No | Yes | Co-written with Jason Katims |
| 2016 | How to Be Single | No | Yes | Co-written with Dana Fox |
| 2018 | I Feel Pretty | Yes | Yes | Co-directorial debut with Marc Silverstein |
References
- "Abby Kohn". IMDb.
- Katie Kilkenny, "How '80s Comedies and Hollywood Beauty Standards Helped Inspire 'I Feel Pretty'", The Hollywood Reporter, April 20, 2018.
- "Scriptnotes, Episode 64". johnaugust.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2018.