Jim Kouf
Jim Kouf (born July 24, 1951) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He received the 1988 Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay for his work on Stakeout (1987).
Jim Kouf
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- Name
- Jim Kouf
- Born
- 24 July 1951
- Birthplace
- Hollywood, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Screenwriter, producer, film director
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- film screenwriting · film production · film direction
- Honours
- Edgar Awards
- Languages
- English
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Jim Kouf (born 24 July 1951) is recorded as a screenwriter.
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The birth of Jim Kouf is recorded on 24 July 1951 in Hollywood.
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• Name — Jim Kouf • Born — 24 July 1951 • Birthplace — Hollywood, California, U.S. • Other Names — Bob Hunt James Kouf Jr. M. James Kouf Jr. • Occupation — Screenwriter, producer, film director
Television
Television
• White Water Rebels (1983) (also co-producer) • Last of The Great Survivors (1984) • Angel (2000–2001) • The Handler (2003) • Ghost Whisperer (2006–2007) • Grimm (2011–2017) (also co-creator)
Grimm 15th Anniversary panel featuring Alexis Denisof, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, Bree Turner, Silas Weir Mitchell, David Giuntoli, Elizabeth Tulloch, Russell Hornsby, Sasha Roiz, and Reggie Lee at San Diego Comic Con 2026
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Film
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Notes • 1981 — The Boogens — Credited as "Bob Hunt" • 1982 — Wacko • Pink Motel • 1983 — Utilities • Class • 1984 — Up the Creek • American Dreamer • 1985 — Secret Admirer • 1986 — Shaker Run • Miracles • 1987 — Stakeout • The Hidden — Credited as "Bob Hunt" • 1989 — Disorganized Crime • 1993 — Another Stakeout • 1995 — Operation Dumbo Drop • 1997 — Gang Related • 1998 — Rush Hour • 2002 — Snow Dogs • 2004 — Taxi • National Treasure • 2009 — A Fork in the Road • 2012 — Money for Nothing • 2016 — Money Monster
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