Rodney Rothman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rodney Rothman
Rothman at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	United States
Occupation	Filmmaker, writer

Rodney Rothman is an American filmmaker and writer. He is well-known for his creative work in movies and television. One of his most famous projects is the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), which was the first feature film he directed.

He also contributed to other popular films like Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), 22 Jump Street (2014), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and Get Him to the Greek (2010). In television, he was a writer for shows such as Undeclared and Late Show with David Letterman. His excellent writing has earned him five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.

Beyond films and TV, Rothman is also an author. He wrote the popular humor book Early Bird: A Memoir of Premature Retirement. His articles have appeared in famous magazines and newspapers like The New Yorker and The New York Times. For his work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, he received major awards, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, and several Annie Awards for both directing and writing.

Rodney Rothman's Creative Journey

Early Career and Writing Success

Rodney Rothman published his book, Early Bird: A Memoir of Premature Retirement, in 2005. He has been recognized many times for his writing, including five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. He also wrote screenplays for movies like Grudge Match, 22 Jump Street, and the award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Directing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was Rodney Rothman's first time directing a feature film. He co-directed this animated hit with Bob Persichetti and Peter Ramsey. He also helped write the story with Phil Lord. This movie was a huge success, earning him an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, and Annie Awards for both directing and writing.

Modern Magic: New Projects and Collaborations

In 2021, Rodney Rothman started a new media company called Modern Magic with Adam Rosenberg. Their goal is to create exciting entertainment for today's audiences, including both animated and live-action projects.

Modern Magic has many interesting projects. They are collaborating with famous people like basketball star Stephen Curry and musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell. They also developed an animated movie inspired by the music of the late rapper Juice WRLD. Other projects include an animated film based on the short film Nuevo Rico, and an animated series inspired by the comic series Elfquest. They are also working on a live-action movie for Sony Pictures, with Quinta Brunson writing the script.

A Fun Fact from the Past

In August 2022, Rodney Rothman shared a funny story from his past on Twitter. He revealed that he was the person whom comedian Chris Farley famously picked up and threw into a dumpster during a 1996 appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Rothman was a writer for the Late Show at that time.

Rodney Rothman's Film and TV Work

Television Projects

Film Projects