David Koepp is a prominent American screenwriter and director, born on June 9, 1963. With over $2.6 billion in U.S. box office receipts, he ranks as the fourth most successful screenwriter of all time. Known for his versatility, Koepp has earned both critical acclaim and commercial success across a wide range of film genres, including science fiction, action, thriller, and drama.

Among Koepp’s most iconic contributions to cinema are his collaborations with Steven Spielberg, having penned the screenplays for Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), War of the Worlds (2005), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). His screenwriting credits also include popular titles like Carlito’s Way (1993), Mission: Impossible (1996), Spider-Man (2002), and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014). Most recently, he returned to the Indiana Jones franchise with The Dial of Destiny (2023), further solidifying his legacy in blockbuster filmmaking.

In addition to his work as a screenwriter, Koepp has directed several feature films. His directorial debut came with The Trigger Effect in 1996, followed by the supernatural thriller Stir of Echoes (1999) and the psychological drama Secret Window (2004). He continued exploring various genres with Ghost Town (2008), Premium Rush (2012), the comedy Mortdecai (2015), and the horror film You Should Have Left (2020). Koepp’s ability to navigate different storytelling styles has made him a respected and enduring figure in Hollywood.