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| name = Robert Luketic
| name = Robert Luketic
| image = File:Robert Luketic (cropped) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.jpg
| image = Robert Luketic (cropped) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.jpg
| caption = Luketic in 2016
| caption = Luketic in 2016
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|11|01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1973|11|01}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], Australia
| years_active = 1997–present
| years_active = 1997–present
| occupation = Film director, producer, screenwriter
| occupation = Film director, producer, screenwriter
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'''Robert Luketic''' (born 1 November 1973) is an Australian [[film director]]. His films include ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde]]'', ''[[21 (2008 film)|21]]'', ''[[Paranoia (2013 film)|Paranoia]]'', and ''[[Killers (2010 film)|Killers]]''.
'''Robert Luketic''' (born 1 November 1973) is an Australian film director. His films include ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde]]'', ''[[21 (2008 film)|21]]'', ''[[Paranoia (2013 film)|Paranoia]]'', and ''[[Killers (2010 film)|Killers]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Robert Luketic was born in [[Sydney]], Australia, the elder of two children of an [[Croats|Croatian]] father and Italian mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tportal.hr/magazin/clanak/robert-luketic-rezira-remake-barbarelle-20090602|title=Robert Luketić režira remake 'Barbarelle'|publisher=tportal.hr|date=2 June 2009|language=hr|access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vecernji.hr/lifestyle/ipak-ce-se-snimati-nova-barbarella-clanak-7351|title=vecernji list|work=www.vecernji.hr|language=hr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811060940/http://www.vecernji.hr/lifestyle/ipak-ce-se-snimati-nova-barbarella-clanak-7351|archive-date=2009-08-11}}</ref>
Robert Luketic was born in [[Sydney]], Australia, the elder of two children of an Croatian father and Italian mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tportal.hr/magazin/clanak/robert-luketic-rezira-remake-barbarelle-20090602|title=Robert Luketić režira remake 'Barbarelle'|publisher=tportal.hr|date=2 June 2009|language=hr|access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vecernji.hr/lifestyle/ipak-ce-se-snimati-nova-barbarella-clanak-7351|title=vecernji list|work=www.vecernji.hr|language=hr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090811060940/http://www.vecernji.hr/lifestyle/ipak-ce-se-snimati-nova-barbarella-clanak-7351|archive-date=11 August 2009}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Luketic directed the comedy ''[[Legally Blonde]]'' for [[MGM]] in the summer of 2001. This film, which grossed close to $100 million domestically and was nominated for two [[Golden Globe Award]]s, marked Luketic's feature film directing debut.{{cn|date=November 2016}}
Luketic directed the comedy ''[[Legally Blonde]]'' for [[MGM]] in the summer of 2001. This film, which grossed close to $100 million domestically and was nominated for two [[Golden Globe Award]]s, marked Luketic's feature film directing debut.{{cn|date=November 2016}}


Next, Luketic directed the [[DreamWorks Pictures]] film ''[[Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!]]''. The [[2003 in film|2003 film]], produced by Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher at Red Wagon, stars [[Kate Bosworth]], [[Nathan Lane]], [[Josh Duhamel]] and [[Topher Grace]]. In 2005, he directed ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'', starring [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Jane Fonda]], and [[Michael Vartan]].{{cn|date=November 2016}}
Next, Luketic directed the [[DreamWorks Pictures]] film ''[[Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!]]''. The 2003 film, produced by Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher at Red Wagon, stars [[Kate Bosworth]], [[Nathan Lane]], [[Josh Duhamel]] and [[Topher Grace]]. In 2005, he directed ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'', starring [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Jane Fonda]], and [[Michael Vartan]].{{cn|date=November 2016}}


In 2008, Luketic released ''[[21 (2008 film)|21]]'', based on the book ''[[Bringing Down the House (book)|Bringing Down the House]]'' by [[Ben Mezrich]]. The film tells the true story of five [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] students who became experts at counting cards and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. The film stars [[Kevin Spacey]], [[Kate Bosworth]], [[Jim Sturgess]], and [[Laurence Fishburne]]. {{Citation needed|date=September 2010}}
In 2008, Luketic released ''[[21 (2008 film)|21]]'', based on the book ''[[Bringing Down the House (book)|Bringing Down the House]]'' by [[Ben Mezrich]]. The film tells the true story of five [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] students who became experts at counting cards and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. The film stars [[Kevin Spacey]], [[Kate Bosworth]], [[Jim Sturgess]], and [[Laurence Fishburne]]. {{Citation needed|date=September 2010}}


He directed the romantic comedy ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'', which opened in July 2009. Starring [[Katherine Heigl]] and [[Gerard Butler]], the film follows a morning show producer (Heigl) who sets out to disprove the outrageous relationship theories of her chauvinistic correspondent (Butler). Luketic next directed the action-comedy ''[[Killers (2010 film)|Killers]]'', starring Heigl and [[Ashton Kutcher]].{{cn|date=November 2016}}
He directed the romantic comedy ''[[The Ugly Truth (film)|The Ugly Truth]]'', which opened in July 2009. Starring [[Katherine Heigl]] and [[Gerard Butler]], the film follows a morning show producer (Heigl) who sets out to disprove the outrageous relationship theories of her chauvinistic correspondent (Butler). Luketic next directed the action-comedy ''[[Killers (2010 film)|Killers]]'', starring Heigl and [[Ashton Kutcher]].{{cn|date=November 2016}}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Revision as of 21:24, 8 April 2021

Robert Luketic
Luketic in 2016
Born (1973-11-01) 1 November 1973 (age 51)
Sydney, Australia
Occupation(s)Film director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1997–present

Robert Luketic (born 1 November 1973) is an Australian film director. His films include Monster-in-Law, Legally Blonde, 21, Paranoia, and Killers.

Early life

Robert Luketic was born in Sydney, Australia, the elder of two children of an Croatian father and Italian mother.[1][2]

Career

Luketic started making short films as a teenager and went on to study at the Victorian College of Arts – School of Film and Television (VCA).[citation needed]

He first attracted Hollywood's attention with his award-winning short film Titsiana Booberini written by Tania Lacy. After screening to much acclaim at several festivals within Australia, Titsiana Booberini became a hit at many internationally renowned festivals including the Sundance Film Festival.[3] It won "Best Film" at the Aspen Shortsfest.[4]

Luketic directed the comedy Legally Blonde for MGM in the summer of 2001. This film, which grossed close to $100 million domestically and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, marked Luketic's feature film directing debut.[citation needed]

Next, Luketic directed the DreamWorks Pictures film Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!. The 2003 film, produced by Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher at Red Wagon, stars Kate Bosworth, Nathan Lane, Josh Duhamel and Topher Grace. In 2005, he directed Monster-in-Law, starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, and Michael Vartan.[citation needed]

In 2008, Luketic released 21, based on the book Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich. The film tells the true story of five MIT students who became experts at counting cards and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Jim Sturgess, and Laurence Fishburne. [citation needed]

He directed the romantic comedy The Ugly Truth, which opened in July 2009. Starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler, the film follows a morning show producer (Heigl) who sets out to disprove the outrageous relationship theories of her chauvinistic correspondent (Butler). Luketic next directed the action-comedy Killers, starring Heigl and Ashton Kutcher.[citation needed]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Robert Luketić režira remake 'Barbarelle'" (in Croatian). tportal.hr. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  2. ^ "vecernji list". www.vecernji.hr (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 11 August 2009.
  3. ^ Mundhra, Smiriti (14 July 2001). "New Kid on the Block". IGN. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  4. ^ "Film students make a feature of their shorts". The Age. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 24 May 2010.


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