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Ivan Reitman was a film producer, film director and screenwriter. Born on October 27, 1946, Ivan Reitman was from Komárno, Nitra Region, Slovakia. Death is recorded on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Schooling on record includes McMaster University. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of Canada, Canada's Walk of Fame (2001), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 1 more.
My Take
Ivan Reitman holds a special place for me as one of comedy's great architects. The son of immigrants from Komarno who built his career in Canada, he defined a whole era with Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop, films that made blockbuster scale feel genuinely playful. The instinct to hand Schwarzenegger a baby and trust the joke is the kind of confidence few directors ever earn. An Officer of the Order of Canada with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he proved that pure entertainment can be a craft worth honoring. He passed in 2022, but those movies still make people laugh, and I respect that deeply.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ivan Reitman
- Name (Japanese)
- アイヴァン・ライトマン
- Reading
- あいゔぁん・らいとまん
- Born
- October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022
- Origin
- Komárno, Nitra Region, Slovakia
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / screenwriter / theatre director / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
2. Background
- University
- McMaster University
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- 2001 Canada's Walk of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2009 Time Machine Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Ghostbusters |
| Notable work | Twins |
| Notable work | Kindergarten Cop |
| Notable work | Six Days Seven Nights |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ivan Reitman born?
Born October 27, 1946.
When did Ivan Reitman die?
Died February 12, 2022, aged 75.
Where was Ivan Reitman from?
Ivan Reitman was from Komárno, Nitra Region, Slovakia.
What did Ivan Reitman do?
Ivan Reitman worked as film producer, film director, screenwriter, theatre director, director.
What was Ivan Reitman known for?
Notable works include Ghostbusters, Twins, Kindergarten Cop.
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