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Evan Goldberg
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Goldberg at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
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Evan D. Goldberg
September 15, 1982 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Superbad Pineapple Express This Is the End The Interview Sausage Party Good Boys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem |
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| Spouse(s) | Lisa Yadavaia |
Evan D. Goldberg (born September 15, 1982) is a Canadian screenwriter, film producer, and director. He is well-known for working with his childhood friend, Seth Rogen. Together, they have created many popular movies and TV shows. Some of their famous works include Superbad, Pineapple Express, This Is the End, The Interview, Sausage Party, Good Boys, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. He also worked on the Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio.
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Evan Goldberg's Early Life
Evan Goldberg was born on September 15, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in a neighborhood called Marpole. He went to Point Grey Secondary School, where he met and became friends with Seth Rogen. Later, he also attended McGill University.
Evan Goldberg's Career Journey
Goldberg began his career in writing in 2004. He joined the team for the TV show Da Ali G Show alongside his friend and comedy partner, Seth Rogen. They continued to work together on many films through their production company, Point Grey Pictures. This company was named after their high school, Point Grey Secondary School.
Working on Popular Movies
Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen have written and produced several successful movies. These include Knocked Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, Funny People, and The Green Hornet.
To get people interested in their movie This Is the End, Goldberg created a special preview video. The movie was released in June 2013. Goldberg and Rogen also teamed up with a company called Good Universe to make more comedy films.
Writing for The Simpsons
Both Goldberg and Rogen are big fans of the animated TV show The Simpsons. They learned that one of the show's main producers, James L. Brooks, enjoyed their movie Superbad. This led them to ask if they could write an episode for The Simpsons. They were invited to the writers' room and shared several ideas. One of their ideas was chosen, and they wrote an episode called "Homer the Whopper". This episode became the first one of season twenty-one.
Evan Goldberg's Personal Life
Evan Goldberg is married to Lisa (Yadavaia) Goldberg.
Evan Goldberg's Film and TV Work
Evan Goldberg has worked on many films and television shows as a director, writer, or producer.
Movies Evan Goldberg Worked On
- Superbad (2007) - Writer, Executive Producer
- Pineapple Express (2008) - Writer, Executive Producer
- The Green Hornet (2011) - Writer, Executive Producer
- Goon (2011) - Writer
- The Watch (2012) - Writer
- This Is the End (2013) - Director, Writer, Producer (Co-directed with Seth Rogen)
- The Interview (2014) - Director, Story, Producer (Co-directed with Seth Rogen)
- The Night Before (2015) - Writer, Producer
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) - Writer, Producer
- Sausage Party (2016) - Writer, Producer
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) - Writer, Producer
Movies Evan Goldberg Produced Only
- 50/50 (2011)
- The Guilt Trip (2012)
- Neighbors (2014)
- The Disaster Artist (2017)
- Blockers (2018)
- Long Shot (2019)
- Good Boys (2019)
- An American Pickle (2020)
- Joy Ride (2023)
- Cobweb (2023)
- Miller's Girl (2024)
Television Shows Evan Goldberg Worked On
- Da Ali G Show (2004) - Writer
- The Simpsons (2009) - Writer (Episode: "Homer the Whopper")
- Preacher (2016–2019) - Director, Writer, Executive Producer
- Future Man (2017) - Director, Executive Producer
- Black Monday (2019–2021) - Director, Executive Producer
- The Boys (2019–present) - Executive Producer
- Invincible (2021–present) - Executive Producer
- Santa Inc. (2021) - Voice Artist, Executive Producer
- Pam & Tommy (2022) - Executive Producer
- The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022–present) - Writer, Executive Producer
- Paul T. Goldman (2023) - Executive Producer
- Gen V (2023–present) - Writer, Executive Producer
- The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down (2024) - Executive Producer
- Sausage Party: Foodtopia (2024) - Writer, Executive Producer
- Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024) - Executive Producer
- The Studio (2025) - Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Awards and Nominations
Evan Goldberg has received several awards and nominations for his work in film and television.
- 2005: Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for Da Ali G Show.
- 2008: Won a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Writing – Film for Superbad, shared with Seth Rogen.
- 2012: Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for 50/50.
- 2013: Nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay for Goon.
- 2021: Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for The Boys.
- 2022: Nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Pam & Tommy and The Boys Presents: Diabolical.
- 2024: Nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Feature for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
See also
In Spanish: Evan Goldberg para niños
