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Robert Mark Kamen

Screenwriter / Writer / Television Producer | * 10/09/1947 (76) | The Bronx, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Robert Mark Kamen (born October 9, 1947) is an American screenwriter, best known as creator of The Karate Kid franchise, as well as for his later collaborations with French filmmaker Luc Besson, which includes the screenplay for The Fifth Element (originally devised by Besson) and The Transporter and Taken franchises. He now produces wine from his vineyards near Sonoma, California. ()
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Robert Mark Kamen is a screenwriter who has been writing for major motion pictures for over twenty-five years. He is also one of the collaborators of French writer, director and producer Luc Besson. He is originally from the Bronx borough of New York City.

Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Drama | Thriller

Known for these Movies & Shows

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity. ...

The Fifth Element

FSK: 12+ years

1997 | 3.8/5 | 2h 6min
Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular ...

Taken 3

FSK: 16+ years

2014 | 3.1/5 | 1h 49min
Thriller, Action
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While vacationing with a friend in Paris, an American girl is kidnapped by a gang of human traffickers intent on selling her into forced prostitution. Working against the clock, her ex-spy father must ...

Taken

FSK: 16+ years

2008 | 3.7/5 | 1h 34min
Action, Thriller
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Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi. ...

The Karate Kid Part III

FSK: 12+ years

1989 | 3.0/5 | 1h 52min
Action, Kids & Family, Drama, Adventure
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Awards & Nominations for Robert Mark Kamen

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay European Film Academy Lux Award
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Movies with Robert Mark Kamen as Actor(2)

as himself2021 More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
as Self - Writer2005 The Way of The Karate Kid

Movies with Robert Mark Kamen as Crew(36)

Writing/Characters2024 Untitled Karate Kid Movie
Writing/Screenplay2023 Night Has Fallen
Writing/Screenplay2019 Angel Has Fallen
Writing/Writer2016 The Warriors Gate
Writing/Characters2015 The Transporter Refueled
Writing/Screenplay2014 Brick Mansions
Writing/Writer2014 Taken 3
Writing/Characters2014 Taken 3
Writing/Screenplay2014 Taken 3
Writing/Screenplay2012 Taken 2
Writing/Writer2012 Taken 2
Writing/Screenplay2011 Colombiana
Writing/Story2010 The Karate Kid
Writing/Screenplay2008 Taken
Writing/Author2008 Transporter 3
Writing/Characters2008 Transporter 3
Writing/Writer2006 Bandidas
Writing/Characters2005 Transporter 2
Writing/Author2005 Transporter 2
Writing/Screenplay2002 The Transporter
Writing/Screenplay2001 Kiss of the Dragon
Writing/Screenplay1997 The Fifth Element
Writing/Screenplay1995 A Walk in the Clouds
Writing/Characters1994 The Next Karate Kid
Writing/Story1992 Gladiator
Writing/Screenplay1992 Gladiator
Writing/Screenplay1992 Lethal Weapon 3
Writing/Screenplay1992 The Power of One
Writing/Writer1989 The Karate Kid Part III
Writing/Characters1989 The Karate Kid Part III
Production/Producer1989 The Punisher
Writing/Script Editor1989 Lethal Weapon 2
Writing/Writer1986 The Karate Kid Part II
Writing/Writer1984 The Karate Kid
Writing/Screenplay1982 Split Image
Writing/Screenplay1981 Taps

TV Shows/Series with Robert Mark Kamen as Crew(5)

Writing/Characters2018 Cobra Kai
Writing/Writer2012 Transporter: The Series
Creator/Creator2012 Transporter: The Series
Production/Producer2003 Black Sash
Creator/Creator2003 Black Sash

Full Name: Robert Kamen
Born: Thursday, 10/09 1947 (October) in The Bronx, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 76 years + 191 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: New York University, University of Pennsylvania
Member of: Writers Guild of America, West
Robert Mark Kamen frequently works together with these people:
Luc Besson (32x, Crew)
John G. Avildsen (9x, Crew)
Pat E. Johnson (9x, Crew)
Michael Kamen (7x, Crew)
Ralph Macchio (6x, Actor)
Pat Morita (6x, Actor)
Stacey Harman (6x, Crew)
Frédéric Dubois (6x, Crew)
Steve Perry (6x, Crew)
Olivier Bériot (5x, Crew)
Camille Delamarre (5x, Crew)
Charlie Picerni (5x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:4450, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024