Richard Rothstein (screenwriter)

Richard David Rothstein (1943 - April 16, 2018) was an American screenwriter and director.[1] He is best known for the original screenplay Universal Soldier,[2] which was followed by five sequels in 1998, 1999, 2009, 2012. He was the creator of the HBO TV series The Hitchhiker as well as the writer/director of many of the episodes. He wrote many screenplays in the science fiction/horror genre and had several graphic novels published. Rothstein died on April 16, 2018, at his home in Los Angeles.[3]

Biography

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Rothstein was born in Torrington, Connecticut, and grew up on Long Island. He attended Syracuse University, graduated from New York University, and got a J.D. from Temple Law School. He practiced law in New York for two years before coming to Los Angeles. He and his wife, Bushra, a psychoanalyst, were married for 46 years. They had three children, Sara, Joshua, and Jessie as well as four grandchildren.

Graphic novels

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  • Baron Von Frankenstein: A Hollywood Fairytale (2013): Viper Comics[4]
  • Space Circus (2013): Viper Comics
  • Aussie (2014): Viper Comics

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Richard Rothstein at IMDb
  2. ^ Richard Rothstein at AllMovie
  3. ^ New York Times obituary, April 22, 2018
  4. ^ Porter, Ken (2013). "The Baron Von Frankenstein: A Hollywood Fairytale -- New Graphic Novel from VIPER COMICS!". Retrieved 2015-01-17.
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