A successful American screenwriter of comedies, often remakes, always in collaboration with Herschel Weingrod, Harris and his partner have generally met with commercial approval for their efforts (e.g. "Twins" 1988, "Kindergarten Cop" 1990), though only "Trading Places" (1983) has met with real critical acclaim. The duo also worked on the script for the screen teaming of basketball superstar Michael Jordan and cartoon character Bugs Bunny in "Space Jam" (1996).
Harris is also the author of several novels detailing the exploits of detective Thomas Kyd, one of which was adapted for TV as "Street of Dreams" (1988).
- Also Credited As:
Hyde Harris, Timothy Hyde Harris
- Born:
July 21, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Job Titles:
Screenwriter, Novelist, Producer
Family
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Son: Blake Harris.
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Son: Nicholas Harris.
Significant Others
Education
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Peterhouse College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, English literature, MA
Milestones
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1980 First screenplay filmed, Cheaper to Keep Her (co-written with Weingrod)
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1988 Received first TV credit as co-executive producer (with Weingrod) of Street of Dreams , based on his novel Goodnight and Goodbye
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1991 Appeared in TV documentary mini-series Naked Hollywood
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First novel published, Kronski/McSmash
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Met Herschel Weingrod in the United States after they both completed their studies in England