Herschel Weingrod


Herschel Alan Weingrod is an American screenwriter. He has written and co-written a number of Hollywood films, including Trading Places, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, and Space Jam with fellow writer Timothy Harris.

Early life

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1947 Weingrod teamed up with British American writer Timothy Harris early in his career. Together, they formed Weingrod/Harris Productions. He is of Jewish descent.

Education

Weingrod earned his bachelor's degree in European history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is also a graduate of the London Film School.

Filmography

As writer

Cheaper to Keep Her Trading Places Brewster's Millions Lifted Twins My Stepmother Is an Alien Kindergarten Cop Pure Luck Lift Space Jam Kindergarten Cop 2 - screenplay

As producer

Awards