David McNally (director)
David McNally (born 1960 in Liverpool, England) is a British-Canadian director of film and television. He is best known for directing the films Coyote Ugly (2000) and Kangaroo Jack (2003).[1]
David McNally | |
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Born | 1960 (age 62–63)[1] Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |
Occupation(s) | Director, producer and writer |
Years active | 1990s–present |
McNally was born in England, grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and moved to Los Angeles.
Career
McNally began his career as a director of music videos and commercials.[2] His most famous commercial was the Budweiser commercial with a lobster that aired during Super Bowl XXXIII. It was voted the most popular Super Bowl commercial of 1999 by numerous fans and publications.[2]
In 2000, he made his directorial debut directing the film Coyote Ugly (2000), followed by Kangaroo Jack in 2003. In 2006, he co-created the short-lived drama Justice, serving as writer and executive producer.[3]
References
- David McNally biography and filmography, tribute.ca
- David McNally. FilmBug.com
- Stamley, Alessandara (August 30, 2006) Offering Truth and Illusion and Nothing but the Two, Television review of Justice. The New York Times.