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John J. Strauss
Born May 12, 1957 (age 69)
John J. Strauss is an American producer and writer of film and television. He has written and produced for the television series Boy Meets World, Me and the Boys and Odd Man Out. Since 1998, Strauss has mainly focused on films, co-writing the screenplays for There's Something About Mary (1998), Head Over Heels (2001), The Santa Clause 2, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003), Rebound (2005), The Wild (…
Known For
There's Something About Mary · 1998There's Something About Mary
★ 6.61998
MovieRomanceComedy
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
Free Birds · 2013Free Birds
★ 5.92013
MovieAnimationComedy
Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
The Wild · 2006The Wild
★ 5.52006
MovieActionAdventure
An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.
The Santa Clause 2 · 2002The Santa Clause 2
★ 6.02002
MovieFantasyComedy
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
Rebound · 2005Rebound
★ 5.62005
MovieComedyFamily
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.
The New Guy · 2002The New Guy
★ 6.02002
MovieComedy
Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause · 2006The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
★ 5.62006
MovieComedyFamily
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.
You Again · 2010You Again
★ 6.32010
MovieComedyRomance
History -- make that high school -- may repeat itself when Marni learns that Joanna, the mean girl from her past, is set to be her sister-in-law. Before the wedding bells toll, Marni must show her brother that a tiger doesn't change its stripes. On Marni's side is her mother, while Joanna's backed by her wealthy aunt.
Movies
There's Something About Mary · 1998There's Something About Mary
★ 6.61998
MovieRomanceComedy
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
Free Birds · 2013Free Birds
★ 5.92013
MovieAnimationComedy
Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
The Wild · 2006The Wild
★ 5.52006
MovieActionAdventure
An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.
The Santa Clause 2 · 2002The Santa Clause 2
★ 6.02002
MovieFantasyComedy
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
Rebound · 2005Rebound
★ 5.62005
MovieComedyFamily
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.
The New Guy · 2002The New Guy
★ 6.02002
MovieComedy
Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause · 2006The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
★ 5.62006
MovieComedyFamily
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.
You Again · 2010You Again
★ 6.32010
MovieComedyRomance
History -- make that high school -- may repeat itself when Marni learns that Joanna, the mean girl from her past, is set to be her sister-in-law. Before the wedding bells toll, Marni must show her brother that a tiger doesn't change its stripes. On Marni's side is her mother, while Joanna's backed by her wealthy aunt.
Head Over Heels · 2001Head Over Heels
★ 5.82001
MovieRomanceComedy
Ordinary single girl Amanda Pierce unexpectedly finds herself sharing an awesome Manhattan apartment with four sexy supermodels. Determined to bring Amanda into their world, the models give her the ultimate makeover. The plan works fabulously as Amanda connects with next door charmer Jim Winston. That is, until one night while spying on him, Amanda thinks she sees the man of her dreams committing a cold blooded crime.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie · 2003The Lizzie McGuire Movie
★ 6.32003
MovieFamilyComedy
Lizzie McGuire has graduated from middle school and takes a trip to Rome, Italy with her class. And what was supposed to be only a normal trip, becomes a teenager's dream come true.
Think Like a Dog · 2020Think Like a Dog
★ 6.72020
MovieFamilyComedy
A 12-year-old tech prodigy, whose science experiment goes awry, forges a telepathic connection with his best friend, Henry-his dog! The duo join forces and use their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.
Options · 1989Options
★ 3.81989
MovieComedy
An MBA goes to Africa to make a deal, but comes out with a Princess.
TV Shows
Boy Meets World · 1993Boy Meets World
★ 8.31993
SeriesDramaComedy
The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.
The Client List · 2012The Client List
★ 6.62012
SeriesDrama
Riley Parks delicately balances two starkly different lives -- one as a single mom in a conservative town struggling to provide for her family and the other as a savvy and ambitious businesswoman working with a rowdy, sexy and unpredictable group of women.
Odd Man Out · 1999Odd Man Out
★ 6.01999
SeriesComedy
Fifteen-year-old Andrew lives in South Beach with a bunch of foxy women. Trouble is, they're all relatives. But it makes him a pseudo-expert on women and the envy of his friends.