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Gregory Plotkin Biography

Birth Name:Gregory Plotkin

Profession Editorial department, Editor, Producer, Director, Actor, Visual effects

Fast Facts

Began his film editing career as a second assistant editor on the 1993 film "Weekend at Bernie's II․"
Started out as a production assistant on the film "Where Sleeping Dogs Lie" in 1991
Was announced as the director of the 2014 film "Paranormal Activity 5," his directorial debut
Worked at first assistant editor for several films, including "Pay It Forward," "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," and "He's Just Not That Into You․"
Best known as the editor of the "Paranormal Activity" series as well as "Lucky," "Burning Palms," and "Untraceable․"
Appeared as a mutant character in the 1988 film "Warlords․"
Also serves as a co-producer on some of the films in the "Paranormal Activity" series
Was a visual effects assistant editor on the 1998 film "Pleasantville․"