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Don Rhymer(1961-2012)

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Don Rhymer was born on 23 February 1961 in Union, South Carolina, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Ferdinand (2017), Big Momma's House (2000) and Surf's Up (2007). He was married to Kate. He died on 28 November 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 23, 1961
DiedNovember 28, 2012(51)
BornFebruary 23, 1961
DiedNovember 28, 2012(51)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

John Cena and Lily Day in Ferdinand (2017)
Ferdinand
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2017
Big Momma's House (2000)
Big Momma's House
5.2
  • Writer
  • 2000
Mario Cantone, Zooey Deschanel, Shia LaBeouf, and Jon Heder in Surf's Up (2007)
Surf's Up
6.7
  • Writer
  • 2007
Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Kristin Chenoweth, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, Pierce Gagnon, Rachel Crow, and Amandla Stenberg in Rio 2 (2014)
Rio 2
6.3
  • Writer
  • 2014

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Writer

  • Phil Wright, Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, and Sophia Hammons in Under Wraps (2021)
    Under Wraps
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • based on the movie written by
    • 2021
  • John Cena and Lily Day in Ferdinand (2017)
    Ferdinand
    6.7
    • screen story by
    • 2017
  • Jon Heder and Jeremy Shada in Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2016)
    Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
    4.5
    Video
    • based on characters created by (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Kristin Chenoweth, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, Pierce Gagnon, Rachel Crow, and Amandla Stenberg in Rio 2 (2014)
    Rio 2
    6.3
    • screenplay by
    • 2014
  • Rio the Video Game
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2011
  • Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Jesse Eisenberg, George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Jemaine Clement, Will.i.am, and Francisco Ramos in Rio (2011)
    Rio
    6.9
    • screenplay by
    • 2011
  • Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
    Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
    4.5
    • story
    • 2011
  • Mario Cantone, Zooey Deschanel, Shia LaBeouf, and Jon Heder in Surf's Up (2007)
    Surf's Up
    6.7
    • screenplay by
    • 2007
  • Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls (2006)
    Deck the Halls
    5.1
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
    Big Momma's House 2
    4.8
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, and Regina Hall in The Honeymooners (2005)
    The Honeymooners
    3.5
    • written by
    • 2005
  • Agent Cody Banks: Destination London - Bloopers (2004)
    Agent Cody Banks: Destination London - Bloopers
    Video
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2004
  • Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson, and Hannah Spearritt in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
    Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
    4.6
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2004
  • Tim Allen in The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
    The Santa Clause 2
    5.7
    • screenplay
    • 2002
  • Big Momma's House (2000)
    Big Momma's House
    5.2
    • screenplay
    • 2000

Producer

  • Clara Bryant, Adam Wylie, and Mario Yedidia in Under Wraps (1997)
    Under Wraps
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Chicago Sons (1997)
    Chicago Sons
    6.9
    TV Series
    • consulting producer
    • 1997
  • Past the Bleachers (1995)
    Past the Bleachers
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • John Ritter and Markie Post in Hearts Afire (1992)
    Hearts Afire
    7.0
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 1993–1994
  • Fish Police (1992)
    Fish Police
    7.8
    TV Series
    • co-producer
    • 1992

Additional Crew

  • Marilu Henner, Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Charles Durning, Hal Holbrook, Michael Jeter, and Elizabeth Ashley in Evening Shade (1990)
    Evening Shade
    7.0
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 1991
  • Bagdad Cafe (1990)
    Bagdad Cafe
    6.7
    TV Series
    • creative consultant
    • 1991
  • Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)
    Coach
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1989
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  • Born
    • February 23, 1961
    • Union, South Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • November 28, 2012
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • KateMay 21, 1983 - November 28, 2012 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Andrew Rhymer

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    Attended James Madison University

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