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David Lindsay-Abaire

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David Lindsay-Abaire

Born November 14, 1969 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA (age 56)

David Lindsay-Abaire (né Abaire; born November 30, 1969) is an American playwright, lyricist and screenwriter. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2007 for his play Rabbit Hole, which also earned several Tony Award nominations. Lindsay-Abaire won both the 2023 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Original Score for the musical adaptation of his play Kimberly Ak…

Known For

RobotsRobots · 2005
Robots
★ 6.52005
MovieAnimationComedy
Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.
Rise of the GuardiansRise of the Guardians · 2012
Rise of the Guardians
★ 7.42012
MovieActionAdventure
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
Oz the Great and PowerfulOz the Great and Powerful · 2013
Oz the Great and Powerful
★ 5.92013
MovieFantasyAdventure
Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.
PoltergeistPoltergeist · 2015
Poltergeist
★ 5.22015
MovieHorror
A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
InkheartInkheart · 2008
Inkheart
★ 6.32008
MovieAdventureFamily
The adventures of a father and his young daughter, in their search for a long lost book that will help reunite a missing, close relative.
Rabbit HoleRabbit Hole · 2010
Rabbit Hole
★ 6.62010
MovieDrama
Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical · 2013
Shrek the Musical
★ 7.12013
MovieComedyFantasy
Put out of his swamp solitude by a wicked tyrant's order, grumpy ogre Shrek goes on a journey – accompanied by a chatterbox donkey – to retrieve a beautiful princess from a tower, unaware that she has secrets all her own.
The Family FangThe Family Fang · 2016
The Family Fang
★ 5.82016
MovieComedyDrama
A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.

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