Danny Rubin

Rubin was born in San Francisco, the son of Melvin Rubin, an ophthalmologist, and Lorna (née' Isen),[2] owner of a publishing business, and grew up in Gainesville, Florida.[3] His grandfather was Albert Isen, former mayor of Torrance, California.[4] His brother, Michael, is an author and sister, Gabrielle, a visual artist.[5]

Rubin received a B.A. in biology from Brown University and a M.A. in radio, television, and film from Northwestern University.[6]

Rubin wrote the original story,[7] and then co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for the 1993 comedy film Groundhog Day,[3] for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay.[8] The film is considered is considered one of the greatest films ever made[9][10] and one of the best screenplays of all time.[11][12] He co-wrote Hear No Evil released the same year. With Jefery Levy, he co-wrote the 1995 film S.F.W. [13]

In 2016 the stage musical Groundhog Day, which is based on the film, premiered at The Old Vic in London.[14] It was nominated for eight Laurence Olivier Awards in 2017, winning for Best New Musical;[15] it later opened on Broadway in 2017,[16] and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.[17] The musical has a book by Rubin, based on his original story.[18]

Rubin has taught screenwriting at numerous universities and lectured on the topic at academic conferences since 1995. He was a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer on English at Harvard University.[6]

• Rubin, Danny (2012). How To Write "Groundhog Day" (eBook). Boston: Triad Publishing.

• Danny Rubin at IMDb
• Danny Rubin's Column
• Interview about Groundhog Day and screenwriting at Big Think