Jake David Shapiro (born March 18, 1969) is an American
filmmaker
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and
stand-up comedian. Shapiro is best known as the original screenwriter of the film ''
Robin Hood: Men in Tights'' and for writing the screenplay adaptation of
L. Ron Hubbard's novel ''
Battlefield Earth''.
''Battlefield'' won more
Golden Raspberry Award
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s than any other film up to that point, and Shapiro
accepted the dubious award in person.
Shapiro was fired from the film due to creative disagreements during pre-production and wanted to be credited with a pseudonym,
and also said little or nothing of his script remained in the final film after extensive re-writes.
‘Battlefield Earth’ writer says ‘Cats’ is the new worst movie ever - The New York Post
/ref> Shapiro later apologized for involvement in the widely panned film.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
See also
* List of people who accepted Golden Raspberry Awards
References
External links
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1969 births
American male screenwriters
Living people
20th-century American screenwriters
20th-century American male writers
21st-century American screenwriters
21st-century American male writers