Ivan Reitman, producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75
Source: AP
Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.
Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told The Associated Press.
Known for bawdy comedies that caught the spirit of their time, Reitman’s big break came with the raucous, college fraternity sendup “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” which he produced.
He directed Bill Murray in his first starring role in the summer camp flick “Meatballs,” and then again in 1981?s “Stripes,” but his most significant success came with 1984’s “Ghostbusters.”
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Director Ivan Reitman, 1946-2022.
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one of the best films of 2009 and one of my all-time favorites (along with Animal House).
He produced both of Henning's Broadway productions The Magic Show and Merlin as well as wanting to produce a one man show based on Doug Henning's life.
