Rick Rosenthal (b. 1949)

Alias:
Alan Smithee

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Born:
June 15, 1949

Richard L. "Rick" Rosenthal, Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film and television director. He is also a producer, actor, and writer.

Additional information:

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Assistant Camera:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me

Co-Executive Producer:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
2020  Love & Stuff
2024  Food and Country

Director:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1981  Halloween II
1983  Bad Boys
1984  American Dreamer
1985  Code of Vengeance
1987  Russkies
1988  Distant Thunder
1989  Nasty Boys
1992  Devlin
1992  The Witches of Eastwick
1994  The Birds II: Land's End
1999  Just a Little Harmless Sex
2002  Halloween: Resurrection
2002  Halloween: Resurrection - WebCam Special
2006  Nearing Grace
2013  Drones
2017  Halfway There
2020  Love & Stuff
2024  Alien Contact
2024  Food and Country

Executive Producer:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1981  Halloween II
1983  Bad Boys
1984  American Dreamer
1985  Code of Vengeance
1987  Russkies
1988  Distant Thunder
1989  Nasty Boys
1992  Devlin
1992  The Witches of Eastwick
1994  The Birds II: Land's End
1999  Just a Little Harmless Sex
2002  Halloween: Resurrection
2002  Halloween: Resurrection - WebCam Special
2006  Nearing Grace
2011  On the Ice
2012  Arcadia
2012  California Solo
2012  The Procession
2013  Afternoon Delight
2013  Cold Comes the Night
2013  Drones
2013  Open Heart
2014  Big Men
2014  Big in Japan
2015  Aram, Aram
2015  King Jack
2016  First Girl I Loved
2017  Bending the Arc
2017  Halfway There
2017  Saving Capitalism
2018  Dark Money
2018  Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2020  Feels Good Man
2020  Love & Stuff
2021  Citizen Ashe
2021  Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are)
2021  Rebel Hearts
2023  Art for Everybody
2023  Invisible Beauty
2023  Stay Awake
2023  The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future
2024  Alien Contact
2024  Food and Country
2024  The Grab
2024  The Shepherd and the Bear
2025  Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Producer:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1981  Fire on the Mountain
1981  Halloween II
1983  Bad Boys
1984  American Dreamer
1985  Code of Vengeance
1987  Russkies
1988  Distant Thunder
1989  Nasty Boys
1992  Devlin
1992  The Witches of Eastwick
1994  The Birds II: Land's End
1999  Just a Little Harmless Sex
2002  Halloween: Resurrection
2002  Halloween: Resurrection - WebCam Special
2004  Mean Creek
2006  Nearing Grace
2007  Kabluey
2009  According to Greta
2011  On the Ice
2012  Arcadia
2012  California Solo
2012  Fat Kid Rules The World
2012  The Procession
2013  Afternoon Delight
2013  Cold Comes the Night
2013  Drones
2013  Open Heart
2014  7 Minutes
2014  Big Men
2014  Big in Japan
2014  Match
2015  Aram, Aram
2015  King Jack
2016  Band of Robbers
2016  First Girl I Loved
2017  Bending the Arc
2017  Halfway There
2017  Punching Henry
2017  Saving Capitalism
2018  Dark Money
2018  Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2020  Feels Good Man
2020  Love & Stuff
2020  Standing Up, Falling Down
2020  The Boy Behind The Door
2021  Citizen Ashe
2021  Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are)
2021  Rebel Hearts
2021  Small Engine Repair
2023  Art for Everybody
2023  Invisible Beauty
2023  Stay Awake
2023  The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future
2024  Alien Contact
2024  Food and Country
2024  I Hate Myself and Want to Die
2024  The Grab
2024  The Shepherd and the Bear
2025  Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Writer:
1977  Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1981  Fire on the Mountain
1981  Halloween II
1983  Bad Boys
1984  American Dreamer
1984  Best Revenge
1985  Code of Vengeance
1987  Russkies
1988  Distant Thunder
1989  Nasty Boys
1992  Devlin
1992  The Witches of Eastwick
1994  The Birds II: Land's End
1999  Just a Little Harmless Sex
2002  Halloween: Resurrection
2002  Halloween: Resurrection - WebCam Special
2004  Mean Creek
2006  Nearing Grace
2007  Kabluey
2009  According to Greta
2011  On the Ice
2012  Arcadia
2012  California Solo
2012  Fat Kid Rules The World
2012  The Procession
2013  Afternoon Delight
2013  Cold Comes the Night
2013  Drones
2013  Open Heart
2014  7 Minutes
2014  Big Men
2014  Big in Japan
2014  Match
2015  Aram, Aram
2015  King Jack
2016  Band of Robbers
2016  First Girl I Loved
2017  Bending the Arc
2017  Halfway There
2017  Punching Henry
2017  Saving Capitalism
2018  Dark Money
2018  Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2020  Feels Good Man
2020  Love & Stuff
2020  Standing Up, Falling Down
2020  The Boy Behind The Door
2021  Citizen Ashe
2021  Civil War (Or, Who Do We Think We Are)
2021  Rebel Hearts
2021  Small Engine Repair
2023  Art for Everybody
2023  Invisible Beauty
2023  Stay Awake
2023  The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future
2024  Alien Contact
2024  Food and Country
2024  I Hate Myself and Want to Die
2024  The Grab
2024  The Shepherd and the Bear
2025  Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Consulting Producer:
2014  Transparent

Director:
1980  Secrets of Midland Heights
1981  Darkroom
1983  Natural World
1985  Dalton's Code of Vengeance
1987  Hard Copy
1989  Life Goes On
1989  Nasty Boys
1996  Early Edition
1997  Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997  Roar
1997  The Practice
1998  Fantasy Island
1998  L.A. Doctors
1999  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999  Providence
2000  Strong Medicine
2000  The District
2001  All Souls
2001  Crossing Jordan
2001  Smallville
2001  Witchblade
2002  Hack
2002  MDs
2002  She Spies
2003  Mister Sterling
2003  The Handler
2003  Tru Calling
2004  Veronica Mars
2005  Point Pleasant
2005  Reunion
2006  Angela's Eyes
2007  Flash Gordon
2007  Greek
2007  The Dresden Files
2008  90210
2008  Life on Mars
2009  Being Erica
2009  Drop Dead Diva
2009  Mental
2010  Haven
2014  Transparent

Producer:
1980  Secrets of Midland Heights
1981  Darkroom
1983  Natural World
1985  Dalton's Code of Vengeance
1987  Hard Copy
1989  Life Goes On
1989  Nasty Boys
1996  Early Edition
1997  Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997  Roar
1997  The Practice
1998  Fantasy Island
1998  L.A. Doctors
1999  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999  Providence
2000  Strong Medicine
2000  The District
2001  All Souls
2001  Crossing Jordan
2001  Smallville
2001  Witchblade
2002  Hack
2002  MDs
2002  She Spies
2003  Mister Sterling
2003  The Handler
2003  Tru Calling
2004  Veronica Mars
2005  Point Pleasant
2005  Reunion
2006  Angela's Eyes
2007  Flash Gordon
2007  Greek
2007  The Dresden Files
2008  90210
2008  Childrens Hospital
2008  Life on Mars
2009  Being Erica
2009  Drop Dead Diva
2009  Mental
2010  Haven
2014  Transparent

Writer:
1977  The Incredible Hulk
1980  Secrets of Midland Heights
1981  Darkroom
1983  Natural World
1985  Dalton's Code of Vengeance
1987  Hard Copy
1989  Life Goes On
1989  Nasty Boys
1996  Early Edition
1997  Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997  Roar
1997  The Practice
1998  Fantasy Island
1998  L.A. Doctors
1999  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999  Providence
2000  Strong Medicine
2000  The District
2001  All Souls
2001  Crossing Jordan
2001  Smallville
2001  Witchblade
2002  Hack
2002  MDs
2002  She Spies
2003  Mister Sterling
2003  The Handler
2003  Tru Calling
2004  Veronica Mars
2005  Point Pleasant
2005  Reunion
2006  Angela's Eyes
2007  Flash Gordon
2007  Greek
2007  The Dresden Files
2008  90210
2008  Childrens Hospital
2008  Life on Mars
2009  Being Erica
2009  Drop Dead Diva
2009  Mental
2010  Haven
2014  Transparent

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