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Leonard Ripps Biography

Birth Name:Leonard Ripps

Profession Writer, Producer, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Started out as a writer on the TV series "Van Dyke and Company" in 1976
  • Best known as the writer of the original short film "Frankenweenie," on which the 2012 remake was based
  • Was also the writer and producer of several episodes of "Full House" and the writer of the 1978 TV movie "The Star Wars Holiday Special․"

Awards

  • 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 1995Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: winner