Robert "Bob" Tzudiker (born August 28, 1953) is an American screenwriter and actor. Tzudiker is best known for co-creating and writing the screenplay for Newsies along with his wife Noni White, which was based on the real-lifeDesson Howe. "‘Newsies’ (PG)" The Washington Post. April 10, 1992 Newsboys' strike of 1899. Newsies began as a "classic underdog story ripped from the history books", with writers White and Tzudiker approaching producer Michael Finnell with an idea for a nonmusical drama; however, Disney studio head Jeffrey Katzenberg redirected the project to become a musical.Grady Smith. "The cult of 'Newsies'" Entertainment. May 11, 2012
He shares writing credit on The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Anastasia (1997), Tarzan (1999), and 102 Dalmatians (2000). He also contributed to the film The Lion King (1994) and has written screenplays for every major studio.Joe Montague. "Newsies Opens on Broadway – Interview with the Writers" Riveting Riffs Magazine. January 2012
The stage version of Newsies opened on Broadway on March 29, 2012,Playbill. "Playbill: Who's Who in the Cast" March 29, 2012 and closed on August 24, 2014, grossing over $100 million.Patrick Healy. "‘Newsies’ to Close in August" The New York Times. June 22, 2014 The 2017 three-day cinema showing of Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical! broke ticketing records to become the highest-grossing Broadway event to date from Fathom Events.Boxoffice Staff. "Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical! Becomes Top-Grossing Broadway Event in Fathom Events History" Box Office Pro. February 23, 2017.
He is a member of the writers' branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He received several nominations for the Annie Award for Writing in a Feature Production."IMDB: Bob Tzudiker Awards".
He is currently an adjunct professor of screenwriting at the John Wells Division of Writing for Screen & Television at USC Cinematic Arts.School of Cinematic Arts Directory Profile. "Directory Profile: Bob Tzudiker"
Prior to writing, Tzudiker worked as an actor, appearing in Total Recall, Ruthless People and Hill Street Blues, among many others. He is a graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, MD.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1997 Annie Award Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production 1999 Annie Award Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production 2006 DVD Exclusive Awards Best Screenplay (for a DVD Premiere Movie)
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