David Dobkin (director)

David Dobkin (born June 23, 1969) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for directing comedies such as Shanghai Knights (2003), Wedding Crashers (2005), Fred Claus (2007), The Change-Up (2011), and The Judge (2014), a drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall.

Dobkin started his career directing music videos for artists including Tupac Shakur, Extreme, and Blues Traveler. He transitioned to feature films in the late 1990s with the independent film Clay Pigeons (1998), a dark comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix.

In addition to directing, Dobkin has also produced several films and television series. He served as an executive producer on the television series Into the Badlands and Wu Assassins. His production company, Madhouse Entertainment, has been involved in the development and production of numerous projects across various genres.