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Don Rhymer(1961-2012)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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Don Rhymer was born on 23 February 1961 in Union, South Carolina, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Ferdinand (2017), Big Momma's House (2000) and Surf's Up (2007). He was married to Kate. He died on 28 November 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 23, 1961
DiedNovember 28, 2012(51)
BornFebruary 23, 1961
DiedNovember 28, 2012(51)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

Jeremy Sisto, Renato Falcão, Anthony Anderson, Robert L. Baird, Laura Bayonas, Ron Burch, Jordi Caballero, Bobby Cannavale, Thomas Cardone, Brad Copeland, John Davis, Johnny Gidcomb, Richard Gould, Harry Hitner, Gabriel Iglesias, David Kidd, Boris Kodjoe, Robert Lawson, Munro Leaf, Kate McKinnon, Belita Moreno, Tim Nordquist, James Palumbo, Sally Phillips, John Powell, Carlos Reig-Plaza, Don Rhymer, Carlos Saldanha, Lisa Marie Stetler, David Tennant, John Cena, Nazanin Homa, Alvaro Mendoza, Bruce Anderson, Juanes, Peyton Manning, Raúl Esparza, Cindy Slattery, Jason Fricchione, Gina Rodriguez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Mile Kekin, Bernardo De Paula, Flula Borg, Luis Carlos de La Lombana, Andreas A. Esparza, Susana G. Esteban, Adrian Gonzalez, Carter Sand, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Ana Patricia González, Jerrod Carmichael, Andre Robinson, Daveed Diggs, Julia Scarpa Saldanha, Maria Peyramaure, Andrea Lareo, Susana Ballesteros, Anna Clols, Jack Gore, Julian Zane, Rafael Scarpa Saldanha, Karla Martínez, Tim Federle, Colin H. Murphy, Lily Day, and Nile Diaz in Ferdinand (2017)
Ferdinand
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2017
Big Momma's House (2000)
Big Momma's House
5.3
  • Writer
  • 2000
Mario Cantone, Zooey Deschanel, Shia LaBeouf, and Jon Heder in Surf's Up (2007)
Surf's Up
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2007
Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Kristin Chenoweth, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, Pierce Gagnon, Rachel Crow, and Amandla Stenberg in Rio 2 (2014)
Rio 2
6.3
  • Writer
  • 2014

Credits

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Writer

  • Phil Wright, Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, and Sophia Hammons in Under Wraps (2021)
    Under Wraps
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • based on the movie written by
    • 2021
  • Jeremy Sisto, Renato Falcão, Anthony Anderson, Robert L. Baird, Laura Bayonas, Ron Burch, Jordi Caballero, Bobby Cannavale, Thomas Cardone, Brad Copeland, John Davis, Johnny Gidcomb, Richard Gould, Harry Hitner, Gabriel Iglesias, David Kidd, Boris Kodjoe, Robert Lawson, Munro Leaf, Kate McKinnon, Belita Moreno, Tim Nordquist, James Palumbo, Sally Phillips, John Powell, Carlos Reig-Plaza, Don Rhymer, Carlos Saldanha, Lisa Marie Stetler, David Tennant, John Cena, Nazanin Homa, Alvaro Mendoza, Bruce Anderson, Juanes, Peyton Manning, Raúl Esparza, Cindy Slattery, Jason Fricchione, Gina Rodriguez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Mile Kekin, Bernardo De Paula, Flula Borg, Luis Carlos de La Lombana, Andreas A. Esparza, Susana G. Esteban, Adrian Gonzalez, Carter Sand, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Ana Patricia González, Jerrod Carmichael, Andre Robinson, Daveed Diggs, Julia Scarpa Saldanha, Maria Peyramaure, Andrea Lareo, Susana Ballesteros, Anna Clols, Jack Gore, Julian Zane, Rafael Scarpa Saldanha, Karla Martínez, Tim Federle, Colin H. Murphy, Lily Day, and Nile Diaz in Ferdinand (2017)
    Ferdinand
    6.7
    • screen story by
    • 2017
  • Jon Heder and Jeremy Shada in Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2016)
    Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
    4.4
    Video
    • based on characters created by (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Kristin Chenoweth, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, Pierce Gagnon, Rachel Crow, and Amandla Stenberg in Rio 2 (2014)
    Rio 2
    6.3
    • screenplay by
    • 2014
  • Rio the Video Game
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2011
  • Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, and Francisco Ramos in Rio (2011)
    Rio
    6.9
    • screenplay by
    • 2011
  • Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
    Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
    4.5
    • story
    • 2011
  • Mario Cantone, Zooey Deschanel, Shia LaBeouf, and Jon Heder in Surf's Up (2007)
    Surf's Up
    6.7
    • screenplay by
    • 2007
  • Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls (2006)
    Deck the Halls
    5.1
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
    Big Momma's House 2
    4.8
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, and Regina Hall in The Honeymooners (2005)
    The Honeymooners
    3.5
    • written by
    • 2005
  • Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson, and Hannah Spearritt in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
    Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
    4.6
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2004
  • Tim Allen in The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
    The Santa Clause 2
    5.8
    • screenplay
    • 2002
  • Big Momma's House (2000)
    Big Momma's House
    5.3
    • screenplay
    • 2000
  • Caroline in the City (1995)
    Caroline in the City
    6.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1998

Producer

  • Under Wraps (1997)
    Under Wraps
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Chicago Sons (1997)
    Chicago Sons
    6.8
    TV Series
    • consulting producer
    • 1997
  • Past the Bleachers (1995)
    Past the Bleachers
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Hearts Afire (1992)
    Hearts Afire
    6.9
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 1993–1994
  • Fish Police (1992)
    Fish Police
    7.7
    TV Series
    • co-producer
    • 1992

Additional Crew

  • Evening Shade (1990)
    Evening Shade
    7.0
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 1991
  • Bagdad Cafe (1990)
    Bagdad Cafe
    6.7
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 1991
  • Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)
    Coach
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1989
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  • Born
    • February 23, 1961
    • Union, South Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • November 28, 2012
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • KateMay 21, 1983 - November 28, 2012 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Andrew Rhymer

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