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My Take
Ruben Fleischer announced himself with Zombieland, a film that nailed the tricky tone of being scary, funny, and genuinely heartfelt all at once, which is much harder than it looks. He has since become a dependable hand for big studio swings like Venom and Uncharted, the kind of director who can wrangle effects-heavy spectacle while keeping a sense of fun intact. He is not chasing arthouse prestige, and I respect that clarity of purpose. When I want a confident, well-paced popcorn movie that does not insult my intelligence, his name on the poster is a reassuring sign that the ride will be entertaining.
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Overview
Ruben Fleischer (born October 31, 1974, in Washington, D.C.) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He made his feature directorial debut with the hit horror comedy Zombieland (2009) and went on to direct films including Venom (2018) and Uncharted (2022). His work spans comedy, action, and blockbuster franchise filmmaking.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ruben Fleischer
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーベン・フライシャー
- Reading
- るーべん・ふらいしゃー
- Born
- October 31, 1974 (age 52)
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- Film Director / Film Producer / Screenwriter / Director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Wesleyan University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Ruben Fleischer born?
Ruben Fleischer was born on October 31, 1974 and is 52 years old.
Where is Ruben Fleischer from?
Ruben Fleischer is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Ruben Fleischer do?
Ruben Fleischer works as Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Director.
Where did Ruben Fleischer study?
Ruben Fleischer attended Wesleyan University.
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