Greg Coolidge

Gregory Coolidge (born Gregory Kullich; December 28, 1972) is an American writer, filmmaker, and actor[1] who has been active in cinema, television, and animation since 1995.[2] He grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and later graduated from the University of Oklahoma.[3] He is best known for Employee of the Month (which he also directed),[4] Ride Along, The Troop, The Turkey Bowl, and Wayne. He was a showrunner and executive producer with Kirk Ward, Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese on the YouTube Original Series, Wayne, which reached over 10 million views for its pilot episode.[5] It garnered critical attention and received an Audience Score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.[6] He also wrote and directed the R-rated feature comedy, The Turkey Bowl, starring Ryan Hansen, which was filmed in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma and featured the famed University of Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys coach, Barry Switzer.[7]

Greg Coolidge
Born (1972-12-28) December 28, 1972
Redbank, New Jersey
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter, actor

Filmography

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Director:

Producer:

Actor:

  • Rocket Power (2002)... Trent
  • Sorority Boys (2002)... Pete
  • In God We Trust (2000)... Purgatorian
  • Queen for a Day (2000)... Rick
  • Possums (1998)... Jake Malloy
  • Profilers (1997)... Gabriel Vanderhorn
  • Hope and Gloria (1996)... Dale

References
  1. The New York Times
  2. The New York Times
  3. McDonnel, Brandy. "Oklahoma filmmaker Greg Coolidge comes home to make Thanksgiving football comedy 'The Turkey Bowl,' starring coaching legend Barry Switzer". The Oklahoman. Gate House Media. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  4. Catsoulis, Jeannette. "Minimum-Wage Slackers in Love". New York Times. New York Times Company. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. Haring, Bruce. "'Wayne' YouTube Original Series Tops 10 Million Views For Pilot Episode". Deadline. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  7. McDonnel, Brandy. "Video: Oklahoma-made football comedy 'The Turkey Bowl' opens in theaters today, with OKC premiere tonight to feature star Barry Switzer and writer-director Greg Coolidge". The Oklahoman. Gate House Media. Retrieved 10 April 2020.


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