David Gaynes is an acclaimed director and producer of feature films. He is best known for his work on the classic films, Animal House and The Blues Brothers.
Gaynes was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1947. He grew up in a Jewish family, and his father was a union organizer. Gaynes studied at the High School of Performing Arts, where he discovered his love for the performing arts. After graduating, Gaynes went on to study film at Brooklyn College.
In 1976, Gaynes wrote and directed his first feature film, Animal House. The film was a major success, grossing over $140 million worldwide and becoming an instant classic. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, and helped launch Gaynes’ career as a director.
Gaynes’ next film was the 1980 comedy The Blues Brothers. The film starred John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as two brothers on a mission to save an orphanage. It was a major success, grossing over $115 million worldwide and becoming a cult classic.
Gaynes went on to direct several other films, including the 1981 comedy Stripes, starring Bill Murray, and the 1984 comedy Ghostbusters. Both films were major hits and helped cement Gaynes’ reputation as a successful director.
In addition to directing, Gaynes has also produced several films, including the 1988 comedy Big, featuring Tom Hanks, and the 1993 comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, starring Robin Williams.
Throughout his career, Gaynes has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy Award for his work on the 1983 television movie The Dollmaker, starring Jane Fonda.
Today, Gaynes continues to produce and direct films, and has recently been involved with the production of the upcoming film, Bad Education, starring Hugh Jackman.
Gaynes has been praised for his directing and producing work, and is considered one of the most successful directors of the 1980s. His films continue to be popular, and his influence will be felt for many years to come.
