Leslie Dixon

Leslie Dixon

54 · Born: Aug 3, 1970

Personal Details

BornAug 3, 1970 New York, New York, U.S.

Biography

Leslie Dixon is a distinguished American screenwriter and producer, boasting an impressive portfolio of screenplays that have captivated audiences worldwide. Her notable works include the iconic films "Outrageous Fortune", "Overboard", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "The Thomas Crown Affair", "Pay It Forward", and the beloved musical comedy "Hairspray". Dixon's exceptional talent has earned her a Saturn Award nomination for her thought-provoking screenplay for "Freaky Friday".

In addition to her remarkable career, Dixon's personal life is equally intriguing. She is the granddaughter of renowned photographer Dorothea Lange and celebrated landscaper painter Maynard Dixon, making her a part of a remarkable artistic legacy. Dixon is also married to fellow screenwriter Tom Ropelewski, solidifying her connection to the world of cinema.

Career

{"id":127815,"title":"Overboard","year":"2018","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/overboard-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/388dve47csp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/388dve47csp0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Overboard
Overboard as Screenplay, Story
{"id":7,"title":"Limitless","year":"2011","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/limitless","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19omosn6qkbg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19omosn6qkbg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Limitless
Limitless as Screenplay
{"id":900,"title":"Hairspray","year":"2007","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hairspray","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bo7uj31cke0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2bo7uj31cke0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Hairspray
Hairspray as Screenplay
{"id":2554,"title":"The Heartbreak Kid","year":"2007","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-heartbreak-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3r3dgjkr2if0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3r3dgjkr2if0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2664,"title":"Just Like Heaven","year":"2005","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/just-like-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ihkcm0j11m8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ihkcm0j11m8.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Just Like Heaven
Just Like Heaven as Screenplay
{"id":2801,"title":"Freaky Friday","year":"2003","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/freaky-friday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1s01rfjorib8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1s01rfjorib8.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday as Screenplay
{"id":4168,"title":"Pay It Forward","year":"2000","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pay-it-forward","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vh0ctduf208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vh0ctduf208.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward as Screenplay
{"id":4191,"title":"The Thomas Crown Affair","year":"1999","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-thomas-crown-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5510j8oqvjv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5510j8oqvjv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":4547,"title":"That Old Feeling","year":"1997","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/that-old-feeling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4547.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":2324,"title":"Mrs. Doubtfire","year":"1993","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mrs-doubtfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/hup2hock3j40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/hup2hock3j40.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire as Screenplay
{"id":7061,"title":"Look Who's Talking Now","year":"1993","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/look-whos-talking-now","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7061.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7061.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3599,"title":"Loverboy","year":"1989","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/loverboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/783g0cpoelv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/783g0cpoelv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Loverboy
Loverboy as Screenplay
{"id":6021,"title":"Outrageous Fortune","year":"1987","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/outrageous-fortune","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6021.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":6345,"title":"Overboard","year":"1987","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/overboard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/560od0o45h70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/560od0o45h70.jpg"},"released":1}
Overboard
Overboard as Screenplay