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Rick Rosenthal

Directing · Born June 15, 1949 · New York City, New York, USA

Richard L. Rosenthal Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, known for directing Halloween II, Bad Boys, and Halloween: Resurrection. Rosenthal started his career by directing Halloween II (1981) and returned to the series 21 years later, helming Halloween: Resurrection (2002). In between, he directed films such as American Dreamer (1984), Russkies (1987), Distant Thunder (1988), and Just a Little Harmless Sex (1998). He also directed dozens of episodic television shows and was co-executive producer of the landmark Warner Bros. TV series Life Goes On for ABC from 1989-1991, where he guest starred in two episodes as "Uncle Richard".

Movies with Rick Rosenthal

• Halloween: Resurrection (2002) — Professor
• Bad Boys (1983) — Judge
• Better Off Dead... (1985) — Smity
• Johnny Dangerously (1984) — Judge
• Alien Contact (2024) — Self
• Video Vixens! (1975) — Slate Man
• Lost After Dark (2014) — Sheriff
• THE NIGHTMARE ISN'T OVER! the making of Halloween II (2012) — Self