Bruce Joel Rubin
Writing
Biography
Bruce Joel Rubin (b. March 10, 1943, Detroit, Michigan) is a screenwriter best known for the supernatural romance, Ghost for which he won the 1991 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
He also wrote the screenplay for the 1990 psychological thriller Jacob's Ladder.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Bruce Joel Rubin
Filmography
Acting (7)
2025
10.0
2022
Only in Theatersas Self
4.2
2009
Tales from the Scriptas Self
6.6
2007
2001
Ghost: Remembering the Magicas Self
6.0
1990
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'as Self
4.5
Production & Directing (24)
2019
Jacob's LadderOriginal Story
4.4
2010
GhostOriginal Film Writer
5.2
2009
The Time Traveler's WifeScreenplay
7.0
2007
The Last MimzyScreenplay
6.3
2002
Stuart Little 2Story
5.8
2002
Stuart Little 2Screenplay
5.8
1998
Deep ImpactWriter
6.3
1993
My LifeDirector
6.7
1993
My LifeProducer
6.7
1993
My LifeWriter
6.7
1991
DeceivedScreenplay
5.8
1990
Jacob's LadderProducer
7.4
1990
Jacob's LadderWriter
7.4
1990
Jacob's LadderAssociate Producer
7.4
1990
GhostAssociate Producer
7.2
1990
GhostWriter
7.2
1986
Deadly FriendScreenplay
6.2
1983
BrainstormStory
6.2
1970
Hi, Mom!Assistant Director
6.2
1970
Dionysus in '69Director
6.0
1970
Dionysus in '69Director of Photography
6.0
1969
To Bridge This GapEditor
7.0
1965
The Responsive EyeSecond Unit Director
5.8
1964
JenniferWriter
8.0