Bob Barlen | |
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 Bob Barlen during production of Escape from Planet Earth | |
| Born | Robert George Barlen July 27, 1980 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University Canadian Film Centre |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Notable work | Escape from Planet Earth The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature PAW Patrol: The Movie PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie |
Robert George Barlen (born July 27, 1980) is a Canadian screenwriter and producer. He is best known for having co-written The Weinstein Company's animated film Escape from Planet Earth (2013), The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017), and Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023), all are in collaboration with his business partner Cal Brunker, who served as the director for these films.